Mochi Assorted

Mochi is a Japanes rice cake made of mochigome ,a short-grain japonica glutinous rice, and sometimes other ingredients such as water ,sugar ,and cornstarch .The steamed rice is pounded into paste and molded into the desired shape .In Japan ,it is traditionally made in a ceremony called mochitsuki.While eaten year -around ,mochi is a traditional food for the Japanese New Year.