4-Ingredient Potato Mochi
Serves 8
2 mins prep
18 mins cook
20 mins total
Mochi isn’t just for sweet desserts — in Japanese cooking, we also make mochi-like snacks from starchy veggies like potatoes. This potato mochi is the perfect quick and satisfying snack when you’re craving something savory and a little chewy!
Mitarashi Sauce (optional)
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Steam the Potatoes: Peel the potatoes, cut them in half, and steam them in a saucepan for about 10 minutes, or until they're soft and easy to mash.
Make the Dough: Transfer the steamed potatoes to a large bowl and mash them until smooth. Add potato starch and a pinch of salt, then mix well until a soft dough forms.
Shape the Mochi: Take a portion of the dough, roll it into a ball, and gently flatten it with your palm to form a round, mochi-like shape. Repeat with the rest.
Pan-Fry: Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Place the mochi pieces in the pan and cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until golden and slightly crispy.
Make the Mitarashi Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine sugar, soy sauce, potato starch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.
Serve: Drizzle the warm mochi with mitarashi sauce and enjoy!
