Charcuterie Board Mochi Donut Holes (Print)
Sweet mochi donut holes paired with savory meats, cheeses, and fruits create a playful, crowd-pleasing party platter.
# Components:
→ Meats & Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
02 - 3.5 oz salami, thinly sliced
03 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey breast, thinly sliced
04 - 4.25 oz sharp cheddar, sliced
05 - 4.25 oz brie, sliced
06 - 4.25 oz Manchego cheese, sliced
→ Accompaniments
07 - 1 small bunch red grapes, washed
08 - 1 medium apple, cored and sliced
09 - 1 medium pear, cored and sliced
10 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
11 - 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios)
12 - 1/2 cup pitted olives (green and black)
13 - 1/2 cup cornichons or mini pickles
14 - 1/4 cup honey
15 - 1/4 cup whole grain mustard
16 - Crackers (use gluten-free if preferred)
→ Mochi Donut Holes
17 - 1 cup sweet rice flour (mochiko)
18 - 1/4 cup sugar
19 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
20 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
21 - 2/3 cup milk
22 - 1 large egg
23 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
24 - Oil for frying
25 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together sweet rice flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, blend milk, egg, and melted butter. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until smooth and sticky.
02 - Heat oil in a deep frying pan or pot to 340°F. With lightly oiled hands, roll dough into 1-inch balls. Fry in batches for 2 to 3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar. Allow to cool.
03 - Fan out slices of meats and cheeses on a large serving board or platter to create distinct sections and visual interest.
04 - Cluster grapes, apple and pear slices, dried apricots, nuts, olives, and cornichons in small bowls or directly on the board.
05 - Transfer honey and whole grain mustard into small ramekins and place on the board.
06 - Fill gaps with crackers and mochi donut holes, evenly distributing for pops of color and texture. Present immediately, letting guests select sweet and savory pairings.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Combines sweet and savory for a memorable party platter
- Easy to customize with gluten-free options and favorite meats or cheeses
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- Use gluten-free crackers and verify sweet rice flour for gluten-free diets
- Board can be adapted by swapping meats, cheeses, and fruits for seasonal variety
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- Arrange ingredients in clusters and use small bowls for dips to make the board visually appealing
- Fry mochi donut holes just before serving for freshest taste and best texture