The mochi dish at State Bird Provisions in San Francisco is close to my heart, as it was one of the first dishes I created for the restaurant. It was born out of a kombu cooking challenge that chef/co ...

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 ...

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To say I am persistent would be an understatement. So when my first batch of Black Sesame and Coconut Mochi from Hetty McKinnon’s book, “To Asia, With Love,” wasn’t quite as pretty as the little ...

Japanese desserts have been gaining cult-like popularity across the U.S. for many years. From unforgettably fluffy soufflé pancakes to impossibly dewy cakes that look like raindrops, these delicious ...

Biting into a freshly made mochi ball is all about texture. It starts with the velvety outer layer, gives way to a pillow-soft bite, and finishes with a satisfying, springy chew. This parade of ...