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Glazed Poi Mochi Donuts

Try this poi mochi doughnut! Delicious rings with a crunchy and soft texture, sugar glaze, and pull-apart pieces.
Course Dessert, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Asian, Hawaiian
Keyword deep fry, donuts, fried, glazing
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 donughts
Author Tani Nakamitsu

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup poi powder
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup mochiko
  • 1 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp softened butter

Vanilla Glaze

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk together poi powder, flour, cornstarch, mochiko, and baking powder.
  • In another bowl, cream sugar, egg, and butter together. Add milk and mix until combined.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a sticky and slightly purple dough forms.
  • Heat frying oil to 350-370 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Roll eight small balls and form them into a ring on a square cut parchment paper.
  • Drop the doughnut into the heated oil and fry for about 2 minutes. Once the doughnut detaches from the parchment paper, remove and discard the paper.
  • Fry until one side is golden brown, then flip the doughnut and continue frying until both sides are golden brown.
  • Remove from the oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels to cool.
  • Dip the cooled doughnut in the glaze and serve.
  • Enjoy these onolicious Poi Mochi Doughnuts!