Potato Mochi
Crispy and chewy potato mochi. These bite size snacks are perfect for a party appetizer, lunch box treat, or even a quick snack after work.
ESTIMATED COST : $1.40, or $0.12 a mochi
Equipment
- Potato Masher
Ingredients
- 300 grams (10.58 ounces) potato diced
- Water to boil potatoes plus 1 tablespoon cold water extra
- ¼ cup (25 grams, 0.88 ounces) glutinous rice flour (mochiko flour)
- ¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
- Oil for shallow frying
- Nori seaweed sheets, to garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, place the potatoes in boiling water until they are submerged. Cook until the potatoes are tender. Drain the potatoes and mash until smooth.
- In a medium size mixing bowl or pot, place the potatoes and add the glutinous rice flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon cold water. Mix well. Taste for seasoning. If you want more salt, add some now.
- Shape the potato and rice flour mixture into balls that weigh about 28 grams (0.987 ounces). Slightly flatten the balls to form patties.
- Using a medium frying pan, heat oil for frying. Place potato patties in frying pan and cook until the patties are golden brown on both sides. Once cooked, garnish with cut pieces of nori if desired and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 mochiCalories: 27kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gSodium: 147mgPotassium: 109mgFiber: 1g
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