glutinous barley; Japanese pearl barley; mochi mugi
A type of barley with sticky, glutinous grains when cooked. Often used in mixed rice dishes or as a health food.
Lately I've been cooking white rice mixed with glutinous barley.
Glutinous barley is rich in dietary fiber and is said to be good for your health.
Standard modern spelling.
Rare kanji form using 糯 (mochi) for glutinous grains.
Compound of もち (glutinous) and 麦 (barley). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the name reflects its sticky, mochi-like consistency when cooked.