Mochi — 餅
Cuisine: Japanese · Origin: Japan
Mochi is a traditional Japanese rice cake made from glutinous (sticky) rice that has been pounded into a smooth, chewy paste. The rice is first steamed, then pounded repeatedly using a mortar and pestle or mechanical equipment until it transforms into a dense, elastic dough. This ancient preparation method dates back over a millennium in Japanese culinary tradition. Mochi has a distinctive translucent, pale appearance and an incredibly soft, stretchy texture that becomes even more pronounced when warmed. It serves as both a standalone treat and a versatile ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes, including mochi ice cream, miso soup, and grilled preparations. Available year-round but especially prominent during New Year celebrations, mochi represents an important cultural symbol of prosperity and longevity in Japanese cuisine.
Standard serving: ~210 kcal (2 pieces (80g), estimate)
Mochi has been eaten in Japan for over 1,000 years and is traditionally prepared during New Year celebrations—eating mochi on January 1st is believed to bring good luck and longevity for the coming year.
Photo by Charles Nguyen (Public domain), source.
麻糬 — 餅
料理：Japanese · 起源地：Japan
Mochi is a traditional Japanese rice cake made from glutinous (sticky) rice that has been pounded into a smooth, chewy paste. The rice is first steamed, then pounded repeatedly using a mortar and pestle or mechanical equipment until it transforms into a dense, elastic dough. This ancient preparation method dates back over a millennium in Japanese culinary tradition. Mochi has a distinctive translucent, pale appearance and an incredibly soft, stretchy texture that becomes even more pronounced when warmed. It serves as both a standalone treat and a versatile ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes, including mochi ice cream, miso soup, and grilled preparations. Available year-round but especially prominent during New Year celebrations, mochi represents an important cultural symbol of prosperity and longevity in Japanese cuisine.
標準份量：約 210 kcal（2個（80公克），估計值）
麻糬在日本已有超過一千年的食用歷史，傳統上在新年慶祝活動中製作。據信在元月一日吃麻糬能為來年帶來好運和長壽。
圖片來源：Charles Nguyen（Public domain）— 來源