Chīzu Imomochi Cheese Potato Mochi (Printer-Friendly)

Chewy potato mochi filled with melty cheese, pan-fried golden and glazed in sweet-savory soy-honey sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Dumplings

01 - 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
02 - ½ cup potato starch or cornstarch
03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
05 - 3 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 cubes

→ For the Soy-Honey Glaze

06 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
07 - 1½ tablespoons honey
08 - 1 tablespoon mirin
09 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

→ For Frying

10 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil

# Direction Steps:

01 - 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.
02 - Drain potatoes thoroughly and mash until smooth. While still warm, add butter and salt, mixing well to combine.
03 - Add potato starch to mashed potatoes and knead until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Add additional starch if necessary to achieve proper consistency.
04 - Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a disc, place a cheese cube in the center, and wrap dough around to seal, forming a ball.
05 - Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add dumplings and cook, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
06 - In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, mirin, and rice vinegar. Pour glaze into skillet with dumplings, toss gently to coat, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until sauce thickens and glazes dumplings.
07 - Transfer to serving plate while warm. Optionally garnish with sliced scallions or toasted sesame seeds.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Unbeatable Texture: A soft, chewy exterior paired with a stretchy, melted cheese filling.
  • Sweet & Savory: The soy-honey glaze adds a classic Japanese flavor profile that complements the mild potato.
  • Simple Ingredients: Uses pantry staples like potatoes, starch, and soy sauce.
  • Crowd-Pleaser: A hit with both kids and adults as a versatile snack or side dish.
02 -
  • Seal Tightly: Make sure there are no cracks in the potato dough when wrapping the cheese to prevent it from leaking out during frying.
  • Temperature Control: Fry the dumplings over medium heat; too high and the outside will burn before the cheese inside melts.
  • Glaze Carefully: Watch the glaze closely as it reduces, as the honey and soy sauce can burn quickly once the water evaporates.
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