Description
Potato Mochi is a delightful Japanese snack featuring chewy potato patties made from mashed potatoes and potato starch. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, these mochi are glazed with a savory-sweet sauce made from soy sauce, sugar, and mirin, then finished with butter for richness. Perfect as a snack or side dish, this recipe offers a comforting and authentic taste of Hokkaido-style mochi.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (from about 2 medium potatoes)
- 1/2 cup potato starch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
For the Glaze and Cooking
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks. Boil them in salted water until tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Drain well and mash thoroughly until smooth with no lumps.
- Form Dough: To the mashed potatoes, add potato starch, salt, and milk. Mix until a soft dough forms that is cohesive and easy to handle.
- Shape Patties: Divide the dough into small portions and shape each into a round patty approximately 2 inches in diameter.
- Pan Fry Patties: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the patties carefully in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and slightly crispy on the exterior.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, and mirin to create a savory-sweet glaze.
- Glaze Mochi: Pour the glaze mixture into the skillet with the patties. Allow it to bubble for about 1 minute, turning the mochi gently to coat them evenly with the glaze.
- Add Butter and Finish: Add the butter to the skillet and gently coat the patties as the butter melts, enhancing flavor and richness. Remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
- Potato starch is essential for the characteristic chewy mochi texture and should not be replaced with regular flour.
- For a variation, stuff the patties with cheese before frying to add richness.
- This dish is ideal as a snack or a side dish to complement other meals.
