The most recognizable rice cake in the West is Japanese mochi, but there is a wide and wonderful world of Asian rice cakes, all possessing symbolic meaning in the context of Lunar New Year. My family ...

Soft, stretchy, and delicately sweet — mochi is one of Japan’s most beloved traditional snacks, and making it at home is easier (and more fun) than you might think. In this guide, I’ll walk you ...

Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll be fully aware of the furore Little Moons have been causing all over the internet. The little mochi balls have sent the TikTok generation wild, with ...

Warabi Mochi (わらび餅) is a type of traditional “wagashi” (Japanese sweet) with a chewy jelly-like texture. It gets its name from its key ingredient, “warabiko” (わらび粉), which is a starch that comes from ...

Pour peanuts into a blender and pulse for 5 seconds. The peanuts won’t be finely ground yet. Use a spoon or rubber spatula to scrape the peanut bits from the sides and pulse for another 5 seconds.

Growing up, my favorite Chinese desserts were always the chewy ones. The texture is unique, some say it's an acquired taste, but for me, these stretchy desserts represent childhood and home. Lo mai ...

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Kat Thompson is the audience editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. The ultimate Lunar New ...

Delicious mochi prides itself on being soft and chewy. Making such mochi is normally a laborious, violent, and rather dangerous process. This homemade mochi ice cream recipe doesn’t require any risky ...