The most recognizable rice cake in the West is Japanese mochi, but there is a wide and wonderful world of Asian rice cakes, all possessing symbolic meaning in the context of Lunar New Year. My family ...

Soft, stretchy, and delicately sweet — mochi is one of Japan’s most beloved traditional snacks, and making it at home is easier (and more fun) than you might think. In this guide, I’ll walk you ...

Warabi Mochi (わらび餅) is a type of traditional “wagashi” (Japanese sweet) with a chewy jelly-like texture. It gets its name from its key ingredient, “warabiko” (わらび粉), which is a starch that comes from ...

Pour peanuts into a blender and pulse for 5 seconds. The peanuts won’t be finely ground yet. Use a spoon or rubber spatula to scrape the peanut bits from the sides and pulse for another 5 seconds.

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Kat Thompson is the audience editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. The ultimate Lunar New ...

Growing up, my favorite Chinese desserts were always the chewy ones. The texture is unique, some say it's an acquired taste, but for me, these stretchy desserts represent childhood and home. Lo mai ...

Delicious mochi prides itself on being soft and chewy. Making such mochi is normally a laborious, violent, and rather dangerous process. This homemade mochi ice cream recipe doesn’t require any risky ...

Right after the mochi cool, they’re still quite sticky when you cut them. If you prefer more cakey mochi and clean edges on your cuts, let them cool overnight before slicing. Whisk the rice flour, ...

Sandi Wong’s nephew Jayce Camlin, with a sweet pokeball. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, until a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, or with just a few moist crumbs clinging. Cool 10 minutes, ...