Viral Potato Mushroom Buttons 🍄

Instructions

1. Peel and cube the russet potatoes. Boil them until very soft, then drain thoroughly and mash until completely smooth.
2. Add the potato starch (or corn starch) to the mashed potatoes. Gradually mix in ½ cup of water, adjusting as needed, to form a smooth, pliable dough.
3. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Gently press the center of each ball using a bottle cap or an icing tip to create a mushroom shape.
4. Drop the shaped potato buttons into a pot of boiling water. Cook them until they float to the surface, indicating they are ready.
5. Immediately transfer the cooked potato buttons from the boiling water to an ice-cold water bath to firm them up.
6. In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, vinegar, chili flakes, and 1 tbsp chopped green onions.
7. Heat 2 tbsp of neutral oil until it is lightly bubbling. Carefully pour the hot oil over the mixture in the bowl to infuse the flavors.
8. Toss the firm potato mushrooms in the prepared chili oil (if using). Garnish with the remaining green onion and serve warm.