Crystal Lee: This is rainbow dango, bite-sized orbs of colorful, tender mochi. In a process similar to taffy, it's made every day by hand along with a selection of other wagashi, or Japanese treats.
Mochi donuts are a fusion pastry combing traditional American doughnuts and Japanese mochi, a dessert made of sweet, glutinous rice flower, or mochigome. The hybrid batter gives mochi donuts a chewier ...