Potato Mochi

Directions

  1. 1Peel the potato.
  2. 2Chop the potato into smaller pieces.
  3. 3Steam the chopped potato until soft.
  4. 4Mash the steamed potatoes in a bowl.
  5. 5Add salt to the mashed potatoes.
  6. 6Add arrowroot powder to the mashed potatoes.
  7. 7Mix and knead the mixture until it forms a dough.
  8. 8Shape the potato dough into small, rectangular pieces.
  9. 9Heat oil in a frying pan.
  10. 10Place the potato mochi pieces into the hot oil.
  11. 11Fry the potato mochi until golden brown on both sides.
  12. 12In a saucepan, combine mirin, soy sauce, brown sugar, arrowroot powder, and water.
  13. 13Whisk the sauce mixture and cook until it thickens.
  14. 14Place the fried potato mochi on a plate.
  15. 15Skewer the potato mochi.
  16. 16Brush the sweet soy sauce glaze onto the potato mochi.
  17. 17Place a small piece of nori on top of each glazed mochi.

Ingredients

  • 1 large large potato
  • 0.25 cup arrowroot powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp mirin
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 0.75 tbsp arrowroot powder
  • 0.5 cup water

Equipment

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