OCHIKERON Recipe: Miso Potato (Japanese Vegan Poutine-Like Dish)

March 2023 (vol. 185)

Very tasty crunchy yet delicious deep fried potatoes with Miso sauce.

Originated in Chichibu city of Saitama prefecture in Japan.  It is a very popular school lunch menu in Japan. Perfect for snack time!

Directions:

1. Mix Miso, sugar, Mirin, and Sake in a bowl. Cover and microwave on medium for a minute.
   
2. Peel the potatoes and cut them into bite-size pieces. Place them on a microwavable dish and microwave on medium for 5 minutes.
   
3. Mix flour and water in a bowl. Quickly add it into the potatoes and coat them. *Please deep fry immediately. Do not leave long or they stick together.
   
4. Deep fry in oil for 2~3 minutes until golden brown.
   
5. Drizzle with the Miso sauce to finish.