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Mochi

Type

Confection

Course

Snack or dessert

Festivals

Mochi Festival

Variations

DaifukuSakura mochiWarabi mochi

Place of origin

Japan

Region or state

Edo period

Main ingredients

Glutinous rice • sweet rice flour • water

Serving temperature

Room temperature or cold

Nutritional benefits

High in carbohydrates, low in fat

Cultural significance

Japanese New Year

Traditional preparation

Pounding rice in a mortar

Mochi