Mochi (Rice Cake), 12.34 oz
Mochi is a type of gelatinous treat made from a type of rice called glutinous or sticky rice. Made from 100% wet-field sticky rice grown in Japan, Maehara's mochi is a high-quality product that stays fresh for a long time without getting moldy. A great benefit of using this brand of mochi is that it has already been pre-cut into seven pieces that are individually wrapped. This enables you to enjoy one piece at a time while the other pieces stay fresh! Mochi is enjoyable all-year round in a number of dishes, and will definitely be a good staple to have on hand in your kitchen! How to cook this mochi: In Japan, the most popular method for enjoying mochi is grilling it. Just put a piece of mochi in a stove, toaster oven or a pan, and heat it up until the mochi swells up. The mochi can even be microwaved! Enjoy it with a simple dipping sauce of soy sauce and sugar. Boiling is another common method for cooking mochi when it is added to dishes such as zenzai (oshiruko), ozoni, or savory