I find it surprising how many people like mochi. I personally am not fond of sticky mushy foods, but I like this version of mochi which is chewy (QQ) rather than sticky.
Plain Mochi Recipe:
2 cups sweet rice powder
1 1/2 cups water or milk
1/2 cup sugar
Bring liquid to a boil, add sugar and cool till very warm.
Add rice powder, mix well. Pour into greased pan and steam 15 min.
Wrap around red bean filling - see Red Bean Filling Recipe.
Coat with cooked rice flour or dessicated coconut.
Cooked Rice Flour: Simply fry some rice flour or sweet rice flour in a dry pan till heated through.