The edges of the mochi get slightly crispy and caramelized as they bake, and the resulting dessert is chewy, buttery, firm-yet-gooey, and sweet, yet perfectly balanced by the nutty toasted sesame.

Mochi donuts, a fusion of Japanese and American culinary traditions, are colorful, whimsical, Instagrammable and surging in popularity in the United States.

NORWOOD, New Jersey -- From the tropical islands of Hawaii, the soft and chewy taste of Mochinut, a fusion between traditional American doughnuts and Japanese Mochi, is delighting the taste buds ...

Azuki & Lima Bean Filled Mochi From Shuei-Do Manju Shop, San Jose If you've ever had mochi (or manju), you'll know that you can't eat just one. Its contrast of light yet densely chewy texture and mild ...

This mochi is Japanese-inspired but please note that in no way do I claim this to be the authentic way of making traditional Japanese mochi. I tend to use the term mochi loosely to connotate ...

For Henry Kaku, 74, who teaches judo at the Deleon Judo Club in Petaluma, mochi-making is one of many Japanese American community traditions he wants to keep alive.