- Medium
- 31 min
- 4 serv.
- 2 synergies
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Soft mochi made with glutinous rice flour, toasted black sesame and a sweet red bean paste centre. Chewy, gently nutty and best served at room temperature.
This mochi feels small and refined, yet carries plenty of character. The dough is soft, stretchy and lightly sticky, with the signature chewy bite that makes mochi so distinctive. Toasted black sesame adds a deep, nutty aroma and leaves dark speckles through the pale dough. At the centre sits red bean paste: soft, sweet and earthy, just enough to make every bite fuller without becoming heavy. Work calmly but quickly while the dough is still warm, because that is when it shapes most easily. A layer of cornstarch keeps everything manageable and gives the mochi its matte, powdery surface. Serve them at room temperature with green tea or coffee, as a small dessert that is more about texture than excessive sweetness.
- 25
- min prep
- 6
- min cook
- 31
- min total
Nutritional Synergies
This recipe combines ingredients that enhance each other:
Honey 
Sesame Seeds Honey antioxidants + sesame lignans for antioxidant support
Technical: Honey's water-soluble antioxidants (phenolic acids, flavonoids) and sesame seed's fat-soluble lignans (sesamin) provide antioxidant support in different compartments. Honey's fructose provides quick energy, sesame's fats and proteins give sustained satiety.
What does this mean for you? Sesame seeds with honey (as in Japanese dishes) combines quick energy with sustained satiety and broad antioxidant support.
EnergyAnti-inflammatorySkin & Hair
Coconut Oil Honey MCTs protect honey enzymes — complementary bioactive compounds
Technical: Coconut oil contains lauric acid (48%), a medium-chain fatty acid (MCT). Honey contains glucose oxidase producing hydrogen peroxide. Together they provide complementary bioactive compounds. MCTs also help preserve fat-soluble compounds in honey.
What does this mean for you? Combine coconut oil with honey in energy balls, granola or as coating for snacks. The combination is both flavorful and functional.
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Ingredients (7)
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Instructions
- 1 Mix the glutinous rice flour, water, honey and melted coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth and lump-free.
- 2 Cover the bowl loosely with microwave-safe film or a suitable lid and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
Indicative values per serving.
Timing & Suitability
Shelf life: 2 days in fridge
Tags & Diet
Allergens: Sesame