mochi; mochiko
[ MOH-chee; MOH-chee-koh ]
A sweet, short-grained, very glutinous
RICE with a high starch content. Mochi is commonly used to make
RICE cakes, for which it is pounded in large tubs until it becomes extremely sticky. It is then formed into balls or squares, which can be found in Japanese markets. Mochi is also used in confections and
RICE dishes. Mochiko is a
RICE flour made from mochi. See also
RICE FLOUR;
RICE.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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