Clearspring - Organic Sweet Brown Rice Mochi 250g

Mochi's rich flavor and unique texture have made it a natural favorite in Japan. Once baked, this "cake" softens and expands, becoming deliciously soft and chewy. Simply fry it over medium-low heat in a lightly oiled, covered skillet, turning once. Serve with your choice of sweet or savory topping or sauce.



Mochi is made from short-grain glutinous japonica rice, which is steamed, pounded into a smooth paste, and then cut into blocks. The best mochi strikes the perfect balance between stickiness and elasticity—a difficult result to achieve, especially with brown rice, and one that requires considerable skill.



In Japan, mochi is traditionally prepared from steamed rice in a demanding, artisanal ceremony called mochitsuki. Although it is now enjoyed year-round, mochi is a traditional food specially prepared for New Year's celebrations.



After soaking overnight, the glutinous rice is steamed and then pounded with wooden mallets (kine) in a heavy mortar (usu). Two people take turns pounding the rice, one pounding while the other turns and moistens the dough. It is essential to maintain a precise rhythm to avoid injury from the heavy mallets. The sticky dough is then shaped into small portions.

Sweet brown rice from organic farming.