noun
plain steamed glutinous rice; steamed mochi rice
Refers to glutinous rice steamed without added flavoring or coloring, often used as a base for sweets or as a plain accompaniment.
白蒸しにきな粉をまぶして食べる。
I eat plain steamed glutinous rice coated with soybean flour.
この和菓子は白蒸しを生地に使っている。
This Japanese sweet uses plain steamed glutinous rice as its base.