noun
- a soft, chewy Japanese cake made from glutinous rice flour, often filled with sweet ingredients like red bean paste or ice cream.
Usage: Japanese origin; commonly eaten in Japan and increasingly popular in other countries.; Often served as a dessert or snack.
Examples
- She bought a box of mochi from the Japanese bakery.
- The ice cream mochi had a delicate, chewy texture.
- Mochi is a traditional treat eaten during Japanese New Year celebrations.
- My favorite flavor of mochi is strawberry.
- The mochi was dusted with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
- We shared a plate of assorted mochi at the dessert bar.