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japanese sweet potato cheese mochi, stuffed with cheese and cutting it in half on a white plate served with maple syrup in a bowl

Sweet Potato Cheese Mochi


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  • Author: Lisa Kitahara
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Japanese sweet potatoes stuffed with melty cheese! Quick, easy and healthy– perfect as a snack or as side dish.


Ingredients

  • 1 medium Japanese sweet potato, baked or cooked (net weight cooked without skin 280g)
  • 2-3 tbsp (20-30 g) potato starch
  • 3-4 tbsp (45-60 ml) milk
  • 2/3-1 cup (70-90 g) shredded cheese (gouda, mozzarella, sharp white cheddar or cheddar cheese)
  • 1 tbsp salted butter

Instructions

  1. Mash the sweet potato until mostly smooth. Add 2 tbsp potato starch and 3 tbsp milk. Adjust starch or milk as needed—the mixture should be easy to roll but not sticky or dry.
  2. Divide the mixture into 6 portions. Flatten each portion in your hand, place about 10-15 g of cheese in the center, and fold the sweet potato around the cheese to seal.
  3. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Melt the butter, then add the mochi. Cook until golden brown on one side (about 3 minutes), then flip and cook until golden on the other side (about 2 minutes).
  4. Serve with honey or maple syrup and a pinch of salt. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional Information Disclaimer: Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated on an online tool (Cronometer). 

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: snacks
  • Method: stove top
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 670
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 830 mg
  • Fat: 34 g
  • Saturated Fat: 19 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 73 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 21 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg