In Hawaii, mochi is eaten at almost every meal. It is traditionally served at breakfast, with coffee, and as a dessert. It is also a popular snack. The mochi is made from glutinous rice, which is pounded into a paste. The paste is then steamed in a bamboo steamer. The mochi is then cooled and cut into bite-sized pieces. The mochi can be plain or flavored with syrups, such as coconut, li hing (a type of Chinese plum), or ube (purple yam).