Bacon Wrapped Mochi

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Bacon wrapped mochi, a really delicious and simplistic pupu that can be grilled or deep fried and served hot.

Posted By: Deirdre K Todd

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Prep Time 10

Cooking Time: Varies 0

Total Time 40

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine Japanese, Local

Calories 229 kcal

Ingredients

as needed mochi blocks cut into 4 squares
as needed sliced bacon cut into 4 pieces
as needed cornstarch
as needed vegetable oil for frying

Sauce (optional):

1/4 cup Aloha shoyu
1/4 cup sugar
1/2-3/4 tsp. salt

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl; combine sauce ingredients.
In a shallow dish; place cornstarch.
In a skillet or deep fat fryer; warm oil.
Cut each block into four smaller squares.
Cut bacon slices in four pieces.
On work surface; wrap each mochi square with bacon.
Fasten with toothpick or skewer.
Roll in cornstarch. Deep fry until browned.
Optional to grill on a grill pan or over a charcoal grill; flipping regularly, until the bacon is crispy and mochi is puffed and browned, 20-30 minutes.

How To Serve:

Serve immediately with sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 6gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 3251mgPotassium: 226mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 50gVitamin B1: 0.03mgVitamin B5: 0.2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

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