Mochi Sesame Balls
featured in Mochi Desserts You'll Wish You Knew About Sooner
These bite-sized balls are made with glutinous rice flour and filled with a sweet sesame paste. Whether enjoyed as a snack or served as a dessert, these mochi sesame balls are a unique and delightful culinary adventure.
Tasty Team
91% would make again
Under 30 minutes
Under 30 minutes
Ingredients
for 20 balls
- 6 oz red bean paste (170 g)
- 1 ½ cups shiratamako flour (215 g), (glutinous rice flour)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ⅔ cup water (160 mL)
- toasted sesame seed, as needed
- canola oil, as needed
Nutrition Info
- Calories 62
- Fat 1g
- Carbs 11g
- Fiber 0g
- Sugar 4g
- Protein 0g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Divide red bean paste into 20 and make it into small balls.
- Add shiratamako, sugar, and water in a medium bowl. Knead until firm and smooth. If it is too dry, add more water.
- Pull off a portion of dough and flatten. Wrap the each sweet bean ball and roll into a ball. The size of the ball should be slightly smaller than your takoyaki pan. Evenly coat with toasted sesame seeds.
- Cook the sesame balls in a greased takoyaki pan. Continue rolling the balls to cook evenly.
- Cook until the dough turn into translucent, approximately 5 -7 minutes. Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
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