There's something about the chewy texture of mochi that makes it wholly unforgettable. It's an experience not many are used to in their desserts, but it is entirely welcome. This popular Japanese rice cake has been making waves overseas for some time now, and it's easy to see why. One bite of mochi and you'll never look back.
Mochi is made from short-grain japonica glutinous rice, which is where it gets its chewy consistency. It is a traditional Japanese New Year's food, but is eaten year round, in many different shapes and flavors.
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We've found some recipes for the classic version below -- plus some new ideas, like donuts -- so you can enjoy mochi in all of its chewy goodness.
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Plain Mochi
cynthia | two red bowls
Get the Plain Mochi recipe from cynthia | two red bowls via Food52
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Matcha And Coconut Mochi Cake
Mark Weinberg/Food52
Get the Matcha And Coconut Mochi Cake recipe from Kendra Vaculin via Food52
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Black Sesame Mochi Ice Cream
Lady And Pups
Get the Black Sesame Mochi Ice Cream recipe from Lady And Pups
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Baked Lemon Honey Crème Mochi Donuts
La Fuji Mama
Get the Baked Lemon Honey Crème Mochi Donuts recipe from La Fuji Mama
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Potato Mochi With Shichimi Togarashi Pepper
Kyoko Ide/Food52
Get the Potato Mochi with Shichimi Togarashi Pepper recipe from Kyoko Ide via Food52
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Sticky Rice Cake With Red Bean Paste
Omnivore's Cookbook
Get the Sticky Rice Cake with Red Bean Paste recipe from Omnivore's Cookbook
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