Uncle Lani's Poi Mochi

Variation on a Japanese rice flour dessert.

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INGREDIENTS

• 1 bag of poi
• 2 C. water (more or less as necessary for consistency of thick pancake batter)
• 2 packages (10 ounces each) Mochiko (Asian sweet rice flour)
• 1 ½ C. sugar
• 1 quart canola oil for deep frying
  

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INSTRUCTIONS

Combine all ingredients except oil; mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls into hot oil and deep fry until slightly crisp. Drain on absorbent paper. Makes about 30 to 36 pieces.

You may also wish to check out the recipes on the Honolulu Star-Bulletin website.