Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Sesame Mochi Bites with Chili Honey

Name: Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Sesame Mochi Bites with Chili Honey
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 g sweet potato, peeled and cut into 2 cm cubes; 100 g mochiko (sweet rice flour); 150 ml water; 50 g granulated sugar; 1 tbsp black sesame seeds; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tbsp honey; 1/4 tsp red chili flakes; 1 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola) for pan-frying; Pinch of salt

These mochi bites combine roasted sweet potato's natural sweetness with nutty black sesame and a hint of chili honey for a subtly spicy, aromatic finish.

Prep20 minCook25 minTotal45 minServes4Difficultymedium

Method

How to make it

01
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss sweet potato cubes with a pinch of salt and spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
02
Roast sweet potato for 20 minutes until tender and edges start to caramelize; let cool slightly.
03
In a bowl, whisk mochiko, sugar, and water until smooth and no lumps remain.
04
Stir roasted sweet potato cubes gently into mochiko batter, then fold in black sesame seeds and toasted sesame oil.
05
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add neutral oil, swirling to coat the bottom.
06
Using a tablespoon, drop batter in small rounds into the skillet, flattening slightly with the back of the spoon.
07
Cook each side for about 3 minutes or until golden and crisp, flipping carefully. Remove and drain on paper towels.
08
In a small saucepan, warm honey with chili flakes over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring to infuse spice without boiling.
09
Drizzle chili honey over warm mochi bites before serving.

From the editor

Cooking tips

If mochiko batter feels too thick, add water 1 teaspoon at a time to reach a thick but pourable consistency.
Use a silicone spatula to fold in sweet potato gently to keep some chunks intact for texture contrast.
Chili honey can be stored in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks; gently warm before use.
Toast black sesame seeds in a dry pan over low heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant for extra aroma.

Published July 3, 2026