Description

Potato Mochi is a delightful snack with a crispy exterior and creamy mashed potato interior, optionally stuffed with mozzarella, wrapped in nori, and enhanced with a sweet-savory yaki sauce. Perfect for snacks, gatherings, or part of a meal.

Ingredients

8 ounces russet potatoes (about 2 regular-sized potatoes)

3 tablespoons potato starch (or cornstarch)

1 tablespoon unsalted butter (softened or melted)

¼ sheet nori (cut into small strips)

Mozzarella block, shredded (optional for stuffing)

Oil for cooking (neutral oil)

For the Yaki Sauce:

1 tablespoon light soy sauce

1 tablespoon mirin

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

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Instructions

Cook the potatoes by baking, boiling, or microwaving until tender.
Mash the potato flesh with butter until smooth.
Add potato starch and mix until dough can hold its shape and is not sticky.
Divide dough into portions and flatten into patties. Stuff with mozzarella if desired.
Heat oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Fry mochi 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Prepare yaki sauce by mixing soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a pan and simmer until thickened.
Optionally, brush sauce onto mochi or cook mochi in the sauce.
Wrap each mochi in a strip of nori and serve hot.

Notes

Cheese Stuffed Mochi: Add mozzarella or cheddar for a gooey center.

Sweet Potato Mochi: Substitute russet potatoes with sweet potatoes for a sweeter flavor.

Baked Option: Bake mochi instead of pan-frying for a lighter version.

Spicy Twist: Add chili flakes or chili paste to the dough.

Herb Infusion: Mix in chopped herbs like green onions or cilantro for extra flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Pan-Frying
Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1-2 mochi pieces
Calories: 150
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 5mg