Fried Potato Mochi Recipe

Serves: 12 Save

Ingredients (16)

  • For the Mochi:
  • 1 1/4 pounds (565g) peeled, 2-inch Russet potato chunks, from about 1 1/2 pound (680g) Russet potatoes (see note)
  • 3/4 cup (145g) unmodified potato starch, such as Bob’s Red Mill (see note)
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (150ml) cold water
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons (8g) instant dashi, such as Hondashi (see note)
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • For the Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) mirin
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) cold water
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup (1 3/4 ounces/50g) sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) potato starch
  • 2 medium garlic cloves (10g), peeled and lightly smashed
  • To Fry and Finish:
  • 1 cup (235ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 full-sized nori sheets, cut into 1-inch by 7-inch strips (optional)

Directions

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