Habutae mochi

Habutae mochi is a traditional confectionary from Fukui – Japanese prefecture famous for its silk production. This mochi variety consists of steamed rice cake flour that is combined with sugar and syrup into a silky-smooth dough, which is then cut into thin, rectangular sheets. The cakes are almost translucent and apart from the standard white version they can be flavored or wrapped around adzuki bean paste or fruit. This popular dessert is also one of the most common regional souvenirs.