Mochi
Type: Product
As of November 2026, Mochi has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Nov 2025). A Japanese rice cake mentioned for its traditional and modern variations.
Mochi is a Japanese rice cake made of mochigome (もち米), a short-grain japonica glutinous rice, and sometimes other ingredients such as water, sugar, and cornstarch. The steamed rice is pounded into paste and molded into the desired shape. In Japan, it is traditionally made in a ceremony called mochitsuki . While eaten year-round, mochi is a traditional food for the Japanese New Year, and is commonly sold and eaten during that time.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Category | Physical good |
| Availability | available now |
Who talks about Mochi on podcasts?
Mochi came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
- Rice is Nice | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Nov 2025)