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Black Sesame Mochi Bar

Ultra nutty and chewy mochi bars that are just pure #yum.
Course: Dessert
Keyword: mochi
Servings: 6 bars

Equipment

  • 2 or 3 cup narrow baking dish*
  • Parchment Paper
  • Aluminum Foil

Ingredients

Mochi

Toppings (optional)

  • 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp white sesame seeds

Instructions

Make the black sesame paste

  • Add all the black sesame paste ingredients in a pan and cook on medium high heat until a thick paste forms. Set aside and let cool.

Make the mochi

  • Mix all the mochi ingredients in a bowl until everything is evenly distributed. Generously oil a 2 or 3 cup baking dish or glass container OR line it with parchment paper and pour in the mochi mixture.
  • Using a fork, drop small pieces of the black sesame paste all over the mochi mixture.
    Optional: decorate the mochi with black and white sesame seeds.
    black sesame mochi bar

Cook the mochi

  • Steam: place the mochi in a steamer, cover and bring the water to boil on high heat. Lower the temperature to medium heat and let steam for 45 minutes.
  • Bake: Alternatively, you can bake the bars. Preheat the oven to 350F. Cover the mochi with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Let the mochi cool completely-- either overnight or for at least 2 hours before attempting to remove it from the container and cutting. Sprinkle with more sesame seeds or black sesame powder when handling to prevent sticking.