noun
Habutae mochi; smooth white mochi
A type of mochi named after its resemblance to habutae silk: smooth, white, and delicate. Often associated with Fukui Prefecture.
福井の名物、羽二重餅をいただきました。
I had some Habutae mochi, a specialty of Fukui.
羽二重餅は、きめ細かくて上品な甘さです。
Habutae mochi has a fine texture and an elegant sweetness.
From 羽二重 (habutae, a type of smooth silk) + 餅 (mochi, pounded rice cake), referring to the confection's smooth, white appearance.