Mochi

Quick meaning: Mochi is a noun meaning A small Japanese rice cake made from glutinous rice.

Meaning

A small Japanese rice cake made from glutinous rice.

Example Sentences

Many of Japan's most popular confections are dusted with a light coating of sweetened kinako. These confections usually consist of a grain such as mochi (pounded glutinous rice) […]

And when it comes to mochi, the Japanese rice dough, much of its appeal can be attributed to a glorious bounce or a gelatinous squish or a comforting kind of gloop. One of the most popular ways to eat mochi is in the sweet packages known as daifuku: The dough is stretched around a filling of red bean paste, or creams in flavors like green tea, chocolate or strawberries.

Word Forms

• mochis

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include kami, tonga.

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