noun
Mochi that is steamed rather than pounded or boiled. Often softer and fluffier than traditional pounded mochi.
See also: 餅 (もち)
蒸し餅は、もち米を蒸して作る柔らかい餅です。
Steamed mochi is a soft mochi made by steaming glutinous rice.
お正月に蒸し餅を食べる地域もあります。
In some regions, people eat steamed mochi during the New Year.