Very interesting sis! I hope you enjoy your mochi! I used to watch NHK Japan and they'd have a lot of programs where they were making this. I do seem to recall them hitting it with a mallet of some variety, unless I'm thinking of the wrong food! Anyway, it sounds tasty. Thanks for sharing; much love, hugs and kisses to you!🤗😘😍🌸 !LADY !LUV !PIMP