Mochi Sesame Seeds
Make hawker-style mochi coated with sesame seeds and sugar just like the one sold in many Asian countries.

- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 3 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 135 gram glutinous rice flour
- 2 tablespoon tapioca starch
- 220 ml water
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 50 gram ground toasted sesame seeds + 40 gram sugar (mix together)
- 50 gram ground toasted black sesame seeds + 40 gram sugar (mix together)
Instructions
- 1
To make the mochi: In a microwave proof bowl, whisk together glutinous rice flour, tapioca starch, water, and oil until smooth. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, take it out and knead (fold) with spatula for 1 minute. Microwave again for another 1 minute, and then knead (fold) until smooth.
- 2
Transfer the cooked mochi on a parchment paper. With a plastic knife, divide into two portions. Cut each portion into bite size pieces. Let the mochi cools slightly until warm and comfortable enough to handle with your hands.
- 3
Coat one portion of mochi pieces with plain toasted sesame seeds and sugar mixture. And coat another portion with black toasted sesame seeds and sugar mixture. Serve immediately.