Description
Soft Cheesy Potato Mochi Dumplings are a delightful fusion snack combining the chewy texture of mochi with a savory melted mozzarella center. These pan-fried dumplings offer a golden, crispy exterior glazed with a sweet and savory sauce made from soy, honey, mirin, and rice vinegar, making them perfect for an appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Dough
- 14.1 oz russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 0.5 cup potato starch or cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Filling
- 3 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 cubes
Glaze
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
For Frying
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil such as canola or vegetable
Instructions
- Prepare and Cook Potatoes: Place peeled and chopped potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, approximately 12 to 15 minutes.
- Mash and Season Potatoes: Drain potatoes thoroughly and mash until smooth. While still warm, add butter and salt, mixing well to combine.
- Create Dough Mixture: Add potato starch to the mashed potatoes and knead until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Add additional starch incrementally if mixture is too sticky.
- Assemble Dumplings: Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a disc, place a cheese cube in the center, and wrap the dough around to seal, forming a ball.
- Pan-Fry Until Golden: Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add dumplings and cook, turning occasionally, until all sides achieve golden brown color, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
- Apply Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, mirin, and rice vinegar. Pour glaze into the skillet with dumplings. Toss gently to coat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until sauce thickens and glazes the dumplings.
- Finish and Serve: Transfer to serving plate while warm. Optionally garnish with sliced scallions or toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
- If the dough is too sticky to handle, gradually add more potato starch until manageable.
- Use a nonstick skillet to prevent dumplings from sticking during frying.
- For best texture, serve dumplings immediately while still warm.
- Optionally garnish with sliced scallions or toasted sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.
- Can substitute mozzarella with other mild melting cheeses if desired.
