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Japanese Rice Cakes Posted by Ginny 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…