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recipe savory pan fried japanese potato mochi
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These pan-fried Japanese potato mochi combine the comforting texture of mashed potatoes with the delightful chewiness of mochi, finished with a rich miso butter glaze. It’s a fusion of flavors and textures that’s surprisingly easy to make.
Ingredients
- 500g (1 lb) Japanese Potatoes, peeled and boiled
- 100g (3.5 oz) Glutinous Rice Flour
- 1 Large Egg (optional)
- 30ml (2 Tbsp) Water
- 5g (1 tsp) Salt
- 2.5g (0.5 tsp) Black Pepper
- 30g (2 Tbsp) Unsalted Butter
- 15g (1 Tbsp) White Miso Paste
- 5ml (1 tsp) Yuzu Juice (or Lemon Juice)
- 5ml (1 tsp) Soy Sauce
- 5g (1 tsp) Honey
- 2.5g (0.5 tsp) Fresh Ginger
- 10g (1 Tbsp) Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 15g (2 Tbsp) Green Onions, sliced
- Pinch of Shichimi Togarashi (optional)
Optional (plan-ahead): If you’re shopping for the week, I put this into a 4-Week Meal Plan + Grocery Lists so dinner’s already decided before your day gets busy.
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Boil potatoes until tender, then mash smoothly.
- Combine Dough: Mix mashed potatoes with flour, egg (if using), water, salt, and pepper.
- Knead Dough: Knead for 5-7 minutes until a cohesive dough forms.
- Shape Discs: Divide dough into 8 pieces and shape into flat discs.
- First Fry: Fry discs for 3-4 minutes per side until crisp.
- Make Glaze: Melt butter and whisk in miso, yuzu, soy sauce, honey, and ginger.
- Glaze & Second Fry: Brush mochi with glaze and fry for 30 seconds per side.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions; serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegan version, use aquafaba instead of egg and vegan butter. Ensure miso paste and soy sauce are gluten-free if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 disc
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg