Imo mochi is a chewy and crispy Japanese treat made from mashed potatoes and potato starch.
It’s often pan-fried and coated in a sweet-savory soy sauce glaze or butter for extra flavor.
This cozy comfort food frequently appears in anime and manga, making it a familiar dish to many fans.
Just one bite brings warmth, nostalgia, and that homemade Japanese vibe!
Table Of Contents
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized potatoes (about 200g)
- 1 tablespoons potato starch
▼sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 4 tablespoons water
▼For the batter
- Potato starch (about 1 tablespoon)
- Water (about 3 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and cut the potatoes into pieces.
- Boil the potatoes until they’re soft.
- Drain and return them to the pot, simmering on low heat to remove excess moisture.
- Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
- Once cooled, mix in potato starch until it forms a paste.
- Shape the mixture into balls and fry them in oil until golden brown.
Sauce
- Boil water and mirin.
- Add sugar and soy sauce to the boiling mirin.
- Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix water and potato starch, then add to the saucepan and turn off the heat.
- Stir slowly until thickened.
- Pour the sauce over the fried or grilled mochi and it’s ready to serve!
VIDEO: Watch How to Make It
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Point
- Mash the potatoes while they’re still hot—this makes them smoother and helps avoid lumps.
- Adjust the amount of potato starch depending on the moisture level. The dough should hold together without being too soft.
- Cook over medium heat and let both sides brown nicely for extra flavor and crispiness.
- Add your favorite sauce to turn it into a savory meal or a sweet snack—it’s easy to customize!
