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All the Ways You Can Eat Mochi

When you think of the mochi, the first thing that comes to many minds, at least in the U.S., is probably the chewy sweet snack stuffed with filling or ice cream. But there are so many more ways to enjoy it.

Mochi is made from glutinous, short-grain rice, and to achieve its iconic texture, the rice is steamed and repeatedly smashed with traditional hammers or with the help of modern machinery. The pounding motion adds air bubbles to the dough, which creates its unique texture. As it’s heated up, it can transform into other textures.

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