Mochi is a "squishy, elastic and creamy" rice treat that is typically enjoyed around the new year, according to Bon Appétit Magazine. The Japanese staple is made from pounded and molded rice ...

Mochi is made from rice that has been cooked and pounded out till it forms a squishy paste. This paste is then shaped around fillings like ice cream or pastes. Mochi does not get additional ...

Japan’s emergency services are warning New Year revellers not to bite off more than they can chew when they savour traditional mochi rice cakes over the holidays. An essential element of the ...