What Exactly Is Mochi Made Of? - Chowhound

Krit Of Studio Omg/Getty Images We've all seen them — mochi, the small, jelly-looking, but also somehow powdery-looking, balls in various colors. Whether you've tried it or not, there's no doubt this tiny, gummy food has taken the world by storm. But what exactly is it? In short, mochi is made from rice. But it's a bit more complicated than that. Mochi is made from a specific type of glutinous rice called…