Black Sesame Mochi Bites
Black Sesame Mochi Bites
Ingredients
For the Mochi Dough
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons black sesame paste
- 1/4 cup cornstarch, for dusting
For the Black Sesame Filling
- 1/4 cup black sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the black sesame filling: In a small food processor or spice grinder, combine the toasted black sesame seeds and powdered sugar. Process until a fine powder forms. Add the melted unsalted butter and process again until a thick paste forms. Transfer to a small bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to firm up.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the mochi dough: In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the glutinous rice flour and granulated sugar. Gradually add the water, whisking until smooth and no lumps remain. Stir in the black sesame paste until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap, leaving a small vent. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove, stir well with a wet spatula, and re-cover. Microwave for another 1 minute. Stir again. Repeat this process for a total of 3-4 minutes, or until the dough is translucent and sticky. The dough should pull away from the sides of the bowl easily.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Lightly dust a clean work surface with cornstarch. Carefully transfer the hot mochi dough onto the cornstarch. Dust the top of the dough and your hands with more cornstarch to prevent sticking. Allow the dough to cool slightly for about 5 minutes, until it's easier to handle.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Divide the mochi dough into 8 equal pieces. Take one piece of mochi dough and flatten it into a small circle (about 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter). Take a small spoonful (about 1/2 teaspoon) of the chilled black sesame filling and place it in the center of the mochi circle.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Carefully gather the edges of the mochi dough around the filling, pinching them together to seal completely. Roll the filled mochi into a smooth ball. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling. Place the finished mochi bites on a plate dusted with cornstarch.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Refrigerate the mochi bites for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up before serving. This will make them less sticky and easier to enjoy.
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Black Sesame Mochi Bites
Ingredients
For the Mochi Dough
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons black sesame paste
- 1/4 cup cornstarch, for dusting
For the Black Sesame Filling
- 1/4 cup black sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the black sesame filling: In a small food processor or spice grinder, combine the toasted black sesame seeds and powdered sugar. Process until a fine powder forms. Add the melted unsalted butter and process again until a thick paste forms. Transfer to a small bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to firm up.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the mochi dough: In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the glutinous rice flour and granulated sugar. Gradually add the water, whisking until smooth and no lumps remain. Stir in the black sesame paste until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap, leaving a small vent. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove, stir well with a wet spatula, and re-cover. Microwave for another 1 minute. Stir again. Repeat this process for a total of 3-4 minutes, or until the dough is translucent and sticky. The dough should pull away from the sides of the bowl easily.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Lightly dust a clean work surface with cornstarch. Carefully transfer the hot mochi dough onto the cornstarch. Dust the top of the dough and your hands with more cornstarch to prevent sticking. Allow the dough to cool slightly for about 5 minutes, until it's easier to handle.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Divide the mochi dough into 8 equal pieces. Take one piece of mochi dough and flatten it into a small circle (about 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter). Take a small spoonful (about 1/2 teaspoon) of the chilled black sesame filling and place it in the center of the mochi circle.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Carefully gather the edges of the mochi dough around the filling, pinching them together to seal completely. Roll the filled mochi into a smooth ball. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling. Place the finished mochi bites on a plate dusted with cornstarch.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Refrigerate the mochi bites for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up before serving. This will make them less sticky and easier to enjoy.