Mochi
Chewy pounded-rice cakes, sweet or savoury, soft and stretchy.
About Mochi
Glutinous rice is pounded into a smooth, elastic dough that wraps sweet fillings like red bean or ice cream. Its springy, stretchy texture is central to Japanese New Year and tea sweets.
✅ Before you go to Japan
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