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Potato Mochi with Cheese

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A chewy, savory-sweet Japanese-inspired snack, this Potato Mochi is made with mashed potatoes, cheese, and a sticky soy-brown sugar glaze—pan-fried until golden and optionally wrapped in nori for a delightful umami bite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and boiled
  • 4 tbsp potato starch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Cheese cubes (mozzarella or your choice), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp water
  • 20g unsalted butter
  • Optional: nori strips for wrapping

Instructions

  1. Boil the peeled potatoes until fork tender. Drain and mash until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  2. Mix in the potato starch and salt until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Divide the dough into 10–12 equal portions. Flatten each in your palm, place a cube of cheese in the center, and wrap the dough around it to form small discs.
  4. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and melt the butter. Pan-fry the mochi for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
  5. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and water. Pour into the pan, reduce heat to low, and cook until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the mochi.
  6. Optionally, wrap each mochi with a strip of nori before serving.
  7. Serve warm as a snack or side dish.

Notes

  • Let the mashed potatoes cool slightly before mixing in the starch for best texture.
  • Use low-moisture cheese for less leakage during frying.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure even browning and glazing.
  • Wrap in nori just before serving to keep it crisp.

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