Mochi, a delicate and springy treat from Japan, symbolizes the blend of tradition and modernity. Known for centuries, mochi is integral to many Japanese ceremonies and festivals, with its preparation ...

Japan’s specialty grocer chain Kaldi is most ... The chocolate is kneaded into the dough while the rice cakes are being formed, making for a truly chocolate-infused variety of mochi. Because kirimochi ...

I can vividly recall my Vietnamese grandmother making bánh chưng, or savory rice cakes wrapped in banana leaves. For the Lunar New Year, the Japanese celebrate with kagami mochi (or mirror rice ...

The process of Mochitsuki begins with putting steamed rice in a large wooden mortar, called an usu, the steamed rice is then ...

As part of a Japanese new year’s tradition, family members and friends pounded mochi and ...

The Takayama Studio of the Hana-Mochi Association in Enako-cho, Takayama, which carries on this tradition, began making mochi flower decorations in mid-November and will continue until Christmas Day.

Crystal Lee: This is rainbow dango, bite-sized orbs of colorful, tender mochi. In a process similar to taffy, it's made every day by hand along with a selection of other wagashi, or Japanese treats.