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Imomochi (Potato Mochi with Soy Butter Glaze)
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Imomochi (Potato Mochi with Soy Butter Glaze)

40 minServes 3Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

3 people
  • potato (peeled and cut)Produce350 g
  • glutinous rice flourPantry35 g
  • salted butter (for the dough)Dairy15 g
  • milkDairy15 ml
  • light soy saucePantry30 ml
  • mirinPantry30 ml
  • sugarPantry25 g
  • waterOther15 ml
  • salted butter (for the sauce)Dairy15 g
  • nori sheet (optional, for wrapping)Pantry2 pieces
  • oil (for frying)Pantry30 ml

per serving

Nutrition

266kcal

Carbs
35 g
Proteins
3 g
Fat
13 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Potato masher
  • Sieve
  • Stovetop

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the potatoes

    • Peel and cut the potatoes, then boil them in salted water until super tender.
    • Drain well.
    Step 1
  2. Mash the potatoes

    • Pass the potatoes through a ricer or a strainer and mash until smooth.
    Step 2
  3. Make the dough

    • Add the glutinous rice flour, butter and milk to the mashed potato and stir until combined.
    Step 3
  4. Shape the patties

    • Portion the mixture into 6-7 balls and flatten into patties.
    • Wrap each patty with a nori sheet if you like, then set aside.
    Step 4
  5. Make the soy glaze

    • In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sugar and water.
    • Simmer to reduce, then remove from the heat and stir in the butter.
    Step 5
  6. Fry the potato mochi

    • Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the patties on each side until golden brown.
    • Remove the excess oil from the pan.
    Step 6
  7. Coat in sauce and serve

    • Off the heat, add the soy sauce mixture and the butter to the pan.
    • Flip each patty to coat in the sauce.
    • Serve and eat right away.
    Step 7