Makin’ Mochi

Here are some guys making mochi the old-fashioned way, in Nara.

They pound glutinous rice into a paste, and then form a ball with some sweet red beans inside. It is coated with some rice flour so you can hold it. Otherwise, it is very sticky.

Unfortunately, in the photo, the finished product is out of view in the trays to the right. Click the mochi link above to learn more.