Japanese Sweet Potato Mochi with Mitarashi Glaze
Serves 4
5 mins prep
15 mins cook
20 mins total
This Sweet Potato Mochi is a delicious snack with a chewy texture and natural sweetness. If you're looking for an easy treat for fall, give it a try!
Mitarashi Glaze
Cook Sweet Potato: Peel and cut sweet potatoes into pieces, then soak in water for five minutes. Steam or boil the sweet potatoes until tender.
Make the Dough: Transfer the sweet potato to a bowl and mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Add the soy milk and potato starch to the bowl and mix well.
Shape the Mochi: Grab a piece of dough, roll it, and press it with your palm to form a shape. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Pan-fry: Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Place the sweet potato mochi and pan-fry for 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Prepare the Mitarashi Glaze: In the same pan (wipe it clean if needed), add sugar and soy sauce and cook on low heat. Add a mixture of water and potato starch and cook until thickened.
Glaze the Mochi: Return the cooked sweet potato mochi to the pan and coat it with the mitarashi glaze.
