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Savory Pan-Fried Japanese Potato Mochi


  • Author: Marlene Quinn
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A warm and comforting dish featuring crispy golden-brown patties made from starchy potatoes and glutinous rice flour, encasing a soft and buttery interior.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups starchy potatoes (like Russets)
  • 1 cup glutinous rice flour (or mochi flour)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped scallions
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or butter)
  • Optional: dash of soy sauce, mushrooms or other vegetables

Instructions

  1. Peel and boil the potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  2. Mash the potatoes until smooth and mix in the glutinous rice flour and salt, kneading until a dough forms.
  3. Divide the dough into small balls, then flatten them into patties.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Add soy sauce in the last minute of cooking and sprinkle scallions on top.
  6. Transfer mochi to a paper towel to absorb excess oil and serve hot, garnished with additional scallions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Ensure the oil is hot before frying to achieve a crispy texture. Experiment with fillings to personalize your mochi.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: potato mochi, Japanese recipe, comfort food, family recipe, pan-fried dish