Black sesame is a delicious filling that can be used in many different types of desserts and snacks, including mochi and mooncakes. Here’s how you can make this Quick and Easy 3-Ingredient Black Sesame Paste for Mochi and Mooncake Fillings.
Ingredients Used to Make Black Sesame Filling
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- Black Sesame – Black sesame has been used in many East Asian desserts for centuries. It’s considered to be a healthy and nutritious ingredient because of its high calcium content and antioxidants and is also an excellent source of protein, calcium, iron, zinc, vitamin E and B6. Black sesame is the main ingredient in traditional desserts such as mooncakes, rice cakes and mochi, etc.
***UPDATE: I used raw black sesame seeds when I made this recipe (which isn’t a problem and is perfectly fine to eat), but traditionally the black sesame seeds are toasted before they are ground and mixed into a paste to provide the optimal flavor. If you choose to go this route, you can toast the black sesame seeds on a frying pan or wok over low-medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, then proceed with the recipe. You can also just buy pre-toasted black sesame seeds, which you can buy here.
- Coconut Oil – You can use regular coconut oil, or refined coconut oil, like this one, which has a neutral scent and flavor (this is great for people who do not like the distinct smell and flavor of coconut. You can also use plant-based, dairy-free butter or regular butter instead.
- Honey – to sweeten the black sesame paste filling
Step by Step Guide
How to Make Easy Black Sesame Filling
STEP 1
Finely grind the black sesame seeds in a small blender or spice grinder
STEP 2
Mix in melted coconut oil
STEP 3
Add honey, one tablespoon at a time, until consistency is thick and still able to hold its shape.
STEP 4
Use a cookie scoop to portion the black sesame paste filling into 1-2 Tablespoon sized portions
STEP 5
Chill for 30 minutes in the fridge before using. The coconut oil will harden and help hold the shape of the filling.
Recipe Variations and Optional Add Ins:
- Instead of black sesame seeds, you can also use regular (brown) sesame seeds
- I used honey to sweeten the black sesame paste – you can also use maple syrup or brown rice syrup.
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Black Sesame Paste Recipe For Mochi And Mooncake Filling
Ingredients
- 1 cup black sesame seeds , raw or toasted
- 1 Tbsp refined (flavorless) coconut oil , melted
- 1-2 Tbsp honey, maple syrup or agave syrup
Instructions
- Finely grind the black sesame seeds in a small blender or spice grinder
- Mix in melted coconut oil
- Add honey, one tablespoon at a time, until consistency is thick and still able to hold its shape.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion the black sesame paste filling into 1-2 Tablespoon sized portions
- Chill for 30 minutes in the fridge before using. The coconut oil will harden and help hold the shape of the filling.
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