Moche (food)
Moche are glutinous rice balls with a bean paste filling from the province of Pampanga, Philippines. It is made from galapong shaped into balls or ovals. It is filled with bean paste. Bukayo may also be used. It is boiled in water until it floats. It is then sprinkled with sesame seeds or crushed peanuts and served hot with a sauce made from sweetened coconut milk.
Despite the similarity in name and ingredients, moche is not derived from the Japanese mochi or muchi. It is derived from buchi, the Chinese-Filipino version of jian dui. Unlike buchi, the surface is not browned. The dish is related to the Tagalog mache and Cebuano masi.
