The Art of Mochi Magic: Black Sesame Mochi Cookies
Black Sesame Mochi Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add egg and mix until well combined.
- Sift in flour, baking powder, black sesame powder, and charcoal powder (if using). Mix until a dough forms.
- Cover and chill in the fridge.
- Boil water in a steamer pot.
- In a bowl, whisk glutinous rice flour, corn starch, and sugar.
- Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth and lump-free.
- Pour mixture into a heatproof dish, cover with plastic wrap, and poke holes with a skewer.
- Steam over high heat for 20–25 minutes.
- Carefully remove and add butter while hot. Mix until smooth.
- Cover and chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking pan.
- Divide mochi dough into 12 balls.
- Divide cookie dough into 12 pieces. Flatten each into a disc and wrap around a mochi ball. Seal completely.
- Arrange cookies on the baking pan. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
The baker was ready for a culinary adventure with black sesame mochi cookies. Butter and brown sugar whipped together into a creamy base, creating a nutty aroma. As flour and sesame powder joined the mix, the dough came alive with earthy richness. After a quick chill, the dough rested, waiting for its mochi counterpart.
Crafting the mochi began with delicate precision. The smooth batter of glutinous rice flour, corn starch, and milk was poured into a heatproof dish, transforming in the steamer into a sticky, glossy dough. Butter melted seamlessly into the hot mochi, infusing it with a velvety softness.
Once chilled, the mochi dough was pliable and ready to shape. The baker divided it into equal portions, each piece a promise of chewy delight. Wrapping the mochi in rich, sesame-infused cookie dough was a meditative process. Each ball sealed to perfection, the contrast of textures was evident even before baking.
The oven warmed the kitchen as the cookies transformed. Their golden tops gleamed, speckled with sesame seeds. The scent of roasted sesame filled the air, mingling with the buttery richness of the dough. Each cookie was a tiny masterpiece, waiting to surprise with its gooey centre.
When the first bite was taken, the experience was transcendent. The cookie exterior crumbled delicately, revealing the chewy, soft mochi within. The sesame flavour was bold yet balanced, offering a fusion of tradition and innovation.
Friends gathered to savour the treats, their reactions a blend of awe and delight. The cookies sparked conversation about flavours and the joy of sharing something new. They were perfect with green tea, enhancing the Asian-inspired notes of the dessert.
The baker, watching the happiness unfold, felt a sense of accomplishment. These cookies were more than a treat—they were an experience, a blend of textures and cultures in every bite.
As the plate emptied, plans for the next batch began. The cookies had not only filled the stomachs but also warmed the hearts of everyone who tasted them. In that moment, the art of mochi magic was fully realized.
