Taro Manju with Sticky Sauce

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I usually make croquettes with leftover taro, but since breadcrumbs are tricky to use and I'm watching my calories, I took a hint from my favorite taro mochi, and tried this recipe. It turned out great!

I pan-fried these, but if calories are not a concern, you can also deep-fry them!
The ankake sauce has a very strong flavor, so dilute with water if you prefer a thinner sauce. Recipe by John Lee Cooker

Taro Manju with Sticky Sauce

I usually make croquettes with leftover taro, but since breadcrumbs are tricky to use and I'm watching my calories, I took a hint from my favorite taro mochi, and tried this recipe. It turned out great!

I pan-fried these, but if calories are not a concern, you can also deep-fry them!
The ankake sauce has a very strong flavor, so dilute with water if you prefer a thinner sauce. Recipe by John Lee Cooker

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Ingredients

6 servings
  1. 300 grams☆Taro roots (parboiled, then peeled)
  2. 3 tbsp☆Katakuriko
  3. 1☆Salt, coarsely ground pepper
  4. 100 grams●Ground pork
  5. 1/8●Carrot (finely chopped)
  6. 1/4●Onion (finely chopped)
  7. 1/4 tsp●Weipa or salt
  8. 1/4 tsp●Soy sauce
  9. 1/2 tsp●Sugar
  10. 1/2 tsp●Sesame oil
  11. 1/2 tsp●Katakuriko
  12. 1 tsp●Oyster sauce
  13. 1 tsp●Sake
  14. 1 dash●Pepper
  15. 1Katakuriko
  16. 25 ml△Mentsuyu (3x concentrate)
  17. 75 ml△Water
  18. 1/4 tsp△Dashi stock granules
  19. 1/2 tbsp△Mirin
  20. 1 tsp△Katakuriko

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Soften the taro roots by either boiling or steaming, then mash them while still hot and mix in the ☆ ingredients. Divide into 6 portions.

  2. 2

    For rolling the balls in Step 4, wet your hands so the dough doesn't stick.

  3. 3

    Combine the ● ingredients in a bowl and mix until sticky. Divide into 6 portions and roll into balls.

  4. 4

    Roll out the dough from Step 1 with the center thicker than the periphery (as when making gyoza skins). Wrap the mixture from Step 3.

  5. 5

    Form the manju into 2-3cm thick balls and lightly sprinkle with katakuriko. Heat a fair amount of oil in a pan over medium-low heat, then arrange the manju in the pan.

  6. 6

    Once the manju are lightly browned on one side, flip and cover the pot and steam until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.

  7. 7

    Remove the lid, increase the heat and fry until both sides are browned and crisp. Remove excess oil and plate.

  8. 8

    For the ankake sauce, heat the △ ingredients in a small pot over medium heat, stirring frequently. Once it begins to bubble, remove from heat and pour over Step 7.

  9. 9

    I recommend making your own ankake sauce, but you can also try them with your favorite store-bought sauce, such as okonomiyaki sauce, ketchup, or ponzu sauce.

  10. 10

    My son loves them with ketchup and mayo.

  11. 11

    Here's a shot of the filling.

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