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Japanese Rice Cakes Posted by on Apr 7, 2011

The generic term for a Japanese rice cake is mochi (餅). Mochi is made from rice, so although it is a sweet snack, it isn’t high in cholesterol or saturated fats. In the past, mochi was typically consumed for special occasions. Today, people consume mochi both on special occasions and in everyday life. Kiri mochi…

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