Japanese mochi is a sweet treat that has become incredibly popular across the world. Enjoyed as a perfectly balanced sweet but not sickly dessert, mochi is renowned for its unique and moreish texture.
When shopping for mochi, you’ll find a hugely colourful variety of flavours to try - there is bound to be at least one that tickles your fancy! Here are some of the best mochi flavours to get you started.
What is Mochi?
For the uninitiated, mochi is a rice cake from Japan that is made using short-grain glutinous rice, water, sugar, and cornstarch. It is prepared by pounding the rice into a paste, which is then moulded into the desired shape. Traditionally enjoyed during the Japanese New Year, mochi has now become a year-round treat the world over.
Today, mochi filled with ice cream has become something of a worldwide sensation, but there are many different ways these rice cakes can be flavoured.
Our Japanese supermarket in the UK stocks a fantastic range of mochi flavours and variations for all you lovers of sweet treats
Matcha Mochi
Matcha mochi is a crowd-pleaser for its mellow, earthy taste, which appeals to those who prefer something not overly sweet. If you enjoy a matcha latte or a herbal tea, this mochi flavour might just be for you.
Strawberry Mochi
Perhaps strawberry mochi would be a good place to start, with its familiar taste of summer sweetness.
If you are among the many who already enjoy strawberry-flavoured sweets, cakes, and puddings, there’s nothing not to love about strawberry mochi!
Taro Mochi
Here’s one for those eager to try a taste of the traditional. Taro root is favoured in Japanese desserts for its delicate, slightly nutty taste. Described as similar to buttered popcorn or cookies and cream, you’re likely to love taro mochi once you try it.
Grape Mochi
Grape is a flavour that’s loved in a sunny red wine or a fruity jam – it also brings a punchy injection of sweetness to mochi whilst striking a slightly bitter chord that gives a crisp, balanced flavour.
Maybe you like a fruity red wine? If you do, grape mochi might become your favourite.
Mango Mochi
Tropical mango is much loved for its buttery, juicy freshness, which is why it is an incredibly popular flavour when it comes to sweets and desserts.
With mango mochi, the fruity twist takes this Japanese treat to the Caribbean for a combination you never knew you needed.
Peanut Mochi
As with peanut butter, peanuts turn mochi into a rich and indulgent treat. Peanut mochi is especially moreish, tempting you back for another and another!
Sesame Mochi
Sesame mochi involves the same indulgent luxury of peanut mochi – and definitely doubles down when it comes to temptation. Sesame adds an insatiable hint of umami to the palate, offering a delicious and rich balance between sweet and savoury.
Red Bean Paste Mochi
Red bean paste mochi has been taking the world by storm. This is most likely due to it being a time-honoured flavour, perfect for those wanting to try a more authentic variety of mochi.
Red bean paste is often mixed with honey or sugar to create a slightly sweet filling that is uniquely granular in texture. Go for red bean paste mochi if you’re looking for a new experience!
Chocolate Mochi
If you’re a chocoholic, prepare to be turned into a ‘Mochi-holic’ with this wonderful variation! There’s no need to describe the experience of chocolate mochi; those who are already cocoa crazy will be in heaven.
Milk Mochi
It may sound strange, but milk mochi undoubtedly deserves its spot on this list. We pour milk into cereal and hot drinks for that delicate and creamy flavour, so it’s no surprise that it’s made its way to mochi.
The mild sweetness enhances the soft, chewy texture of mochi to create a dessert that feels well-rounded but unique.
You may find that your ‘best’ flavours aren't on this list, but we hope you find some delicious mochi amongst our favourites here! Shop our range of Japanese sweets and snacks to discover something to tempt your taste buds.
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