Mochi that is steamed rather than pounded or boiled. Often softer and fluffier than traditional pounded mochi.
See also: 餅 (もち)
Steamed mochi is a soft mochi made by steaming glutinous rice.
In some regions, people eat steamed mochi during the New Year.
Compound of 蒸し (steamed) and 餅 (mochi). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word transparently describes the preparation method.