Sweet Potato Mochi
Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly chewy and golden brown Sweet Potato Mochi—an easy, gluten-free treat that combines the natural sweetness of orange-fleshed sweet potatoes with the soft, stretchy texture of glutinous rice flour. Infused with creamy coconut milk and a touch of sugar, these homemade mochi discs are pan-cooked to perfection, offering a lightly crispy exterior and a tender, pillowy center. Perfectly portioned for sharing, this recipe requires just a few simple ingredients and can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Whether served as a snack, dessert, or an accompaniment to tea, Sweet Potato Mochi is a mouthwatering fusion of flavor and texture that’s sure to impress. Make them ahead and store easily or reheat for maximum freshness—perfect for busy schedules and mochi enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Sweet potato (orange-fleshed)
- 1.5 cups Glutinous rice flour
- 0.25 cup Sugar
- 0.75 cup Coconut milk
- 0.25 cup Potato starch or cornstarch (for dusting)
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
Instructions
Peel the sweet potato, cut it into small chunks, and steam or boil until very tender, about 10–15 minutes.
Mash the cooked sweet potato until smooth with no lumps. Let it cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, glutinous rice flour, sugar, and coconut milk. Mix until a soft, pliable dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add an extra tablespoon of glutinous rice flour at a time until manageable.
Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and grease it with the vegetable oil.
Flatten each dough ball slightly into a disc and place them onto the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the cooked mochi from the skillet and let cool slightly. Dust with potato starch or cornstarch to prevent sticking.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftover mochi in an airtight container at room temperature for 1–2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in a microwave for 10–15 seconds to restore softness before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.9 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 129 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 306.3 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.0 g | ||
| Protein | 15.0 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 835 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
