Kat Thompson is the audience editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. Everyone knows me for my butter mochi. It’s been my go-to potluck dish for over a decade, ever since I learned how ...

Mochi is a bite-size Japanese treat made of sweet glutinous rice flour wrapped around a sugary filling. It’s perfect for a hot day, and thanks to TikTok, it’s easier than ever to make it at home.

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