mochi

[moh-chee]

noun

1. cooked and pounded glutinous rice formed into various shapes and used to make traditional Japanese sweets and other dishes (often used attributively).

   mochi balls;

   mochi ice cream.

2. Also called butter mochi. a sticky, spongy Hawaiian dessert whose principal ingredients are butter, sugar, eggs, rice flour, and coconut milk.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mochi¹

Borrowed into English from Japanese around 1880–90

Example Sentences

Dessert was the sesame mochi xiao long bao, a delectable finish that didn’t disappoint.

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The store used to serve matcha desserts too, such as lemon yuzu mochi doughnuts dusted with matcha, but now saves the precious powder for beverages.

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If you’re planning on enjoying these mochis at a picnic, be sure to carry them in an insulated cooler bag.

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Its bakery will sell viral Asian treats, including lava mochi puffs and Napoleon Portuguese egg tarts.

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I added things like French fries with furikake, a lineup of my favorite dipping sauces, potato mochi, ramen specials and more to have a little fun with different flavors.

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