Sesame Brown Butter Mochi

A modern twist on my mom's chewy butter mochi recipe.

Hi Bakers!

I am very excited to share today’s recipe. In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I made my mom’s butter mochi recipe - with a modern twist!

As a kid, my parents took us to the Pacific Rim Festival each May. We would visit our family in Hawaii, but it was always fun to celebrate the food and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands on the mainland.

My grandpa and his ancestors are from the North Shore of Hawaii, by way of the Philippines. He moved to California before marrying and raising my mom and her siblings, but we’ve always stayed connected through food and family.

When my mom is visiting, we take turns cooking, mostly stir-fry over rice or with noodles. That is comfort food to me. I mentioned this earlier in the month, questioning if she might even share a recipe with us. Well, the night before she left, she baked me a fresh batch of butter mochi. My favorite!