Imagine a small, round sweet that feels smooth and slightly firm to the touch, dusted with a fine layer of starch. This is sesame mochi.

The outside is made from glutinous rice flour, pounded into a soft, elastic dough. When you take a bite, you experience a texture unlike most desserts: a gentle, pleasant chew that resists for just a moment before yielding. It’s not crisp, not fluffy—just supple and springy, inviting you to savor each slow bite.

Inside, the filling is where sesame mochi reveals its character. It’s often a rich, velvety paste made from roasted black sesame seeds, sweetened just enough to balance the natural depth of the nut. Sometimes the filling is smooth and almost pudding-like; other times it has a subtle graininess that reminds you of finely ground seeds. As you bite through the chewy shell, the paste emerges—dense, creamy, and deeply aromatic.

The flavor is warm and toasty, with a nuttiness that lingers on your tongue. There’s a slight bitterness from the roasted sesame, but it’s beautifully softened by sweetness, creating a complex, earthy taste that feels both comforting and sophisticated. Unlike fruit mochi, which bursts with brightness, sesame mochi is grounded and mellow—like the scent of roasted nuts drifting from a kitchen.

Sesame mochi is often served chilled or at room temperature. The coolness enhances the chew of the outer dough while letting the filling’s rich flavor unfold slowly. It’s a handheld treat, meant to be eaten in quiet, contemplative bites—a dessert that whispers rather than shouts, leaving behind a toasty, nutty finish.

Net Weight:180g 

Country of Origin: Taiwan

Made out of mochigome (Japanese glutinous rice), Mochi is a popular sweet dessert consumed all over the world. Rice is pounded into a paste and molded to form the chewy, soft rice balls we enjoy today as Mochi. These mochi are filled with sesame paste (Similar to Tahini but made from toasted sesame seeds instead of raw. It's a thicker paste with a deeper flavor than tahini due to the toasting of the seeds.)

We recommend to eat these with a cup of hot tea.

由日本糯米制成。 将大米捣成糊状，然后形成今天我们称为Mochi的耐嚼柔软的饭团。 这些麻薯充满芝麻糊（类似于芝麻酱，但由烤芝麻而不是生芝麻制成。与芝麻酱相比，由于芝麻的烘烤，它是一种比芝麻酱更浓厚的糊状）。