Recipes and Cooking Mochi Latkes Writer and lifestyle expert, Kristin Eriko Posner, loves setting out latkes, like this mochi flour version, with lots of toppers for guests to build their own. It makes for an interactive element to your gathering. By Kristin Eriko Posner Kristin Eriko Posner Facebook Instagram Kristin Eriko Posner, formerly known as Kristin Namimoto, is a recipe developer, writer and business owner with additional experience in interior design and party planning. She created Nourish Co. as a response to her own experiences as a Jewish Japanese-American woman. Using food to reconcile her identity within different communities, she creates fusion recipes such as braised brisket with Japanese barbeque sauce.Kristin's lifestyle brand, Nourish Co., invites visitors to celebrate their unique heritage and rituals through hosting parties, interior design, and inspiring food. Her original recipe for mochi latkes can be read in Better Homes & Gardens, and Kristin has also written for Eat, Drink & Think, Jade Magazine, The Jerusalem Post, HeyAlma, and The San Francisco Chronicle. She is a popular spokesperson in Jewish newspapers and media.Growing up as both Jewish and Japanese-American, Kristen struggled to feel like she fit into her hometown of Los Angeles. Her mother is Japanese and her father is Japanese-American and her roots eventually led her to move to Japan. After working in entertainment media and public relations in Japan, she became a residential interior designer based in San Francisco.Following her experiences, Kristin eventually decided to start her own lifestyle brand that best suited her religious and ethnic identity. Nourish Co. combines her love of food, cultural identity and interior design into a single entity. Her recipes are featured in a variety of lifestyle magazines such as Better Homes & Gardens and Yes!Kristin studied at San Diego State University and held a position as an accounts coordinator at BWR public relations. After spending some time working in Japan as an English teacher and in the field of public relations and media, she moved to San Francisco to work in interior design. Currently, she combines her knowledge of media and interior design with her personal interest in food and culture. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on November 1, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Blaine Moats Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 20 Yield: 20 latkes Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 russet potato (1 pound), peeled 1 medium yellow onion ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons mochi flour (sweet rice flour, such as Mochiko) 2 eggs, lightly beaten ½ teaspoon kosher salt 3 cup vegetable oil for frying Desired toppings, such as Asian Pear Sauce or Matcha Salt Directions Using a box grater, grate potato and onion. Place on a double thickness of 100% cotton cheesecloth; squeeze to remove liquid. Transfer potato and onion to a large mixing bowl. Add mochi flour, eggs, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine. In a heavy 12-inch skillet heat oil to 325°F over medium-low. Place a wire rack on a cookie sheet. Pat potato mixture into 2 1/2-inch rounds. Cook a few at a time in hot oil 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Remove. Let cool slightly on a wire rack. Makes 20 latkes. Asian Pear Sauce: In a large saucepan combine 1 pound cored Asian pears, 1 small cored Fuji apple, 2 tablespoons water, 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, 30 to 40 minutes or until fruit is very soft, stirring every 10 minutes. Uncover. Let cool. Transfer to a blender. Blend until smooth. Matcha Salt: Sift 1 teaspoon culinary matcha powder into a small bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Sprinkle over latkes just before serving. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 85 Calories 6g Fat 7g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 20 Calories 85 % Daily Value * Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 19mg 6% Sodium 36mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 7g 3% Protein 1g Vitamin C 1.6mg 8% Calcium 7mg 1% Iron 0.3mg 2% Potassium 90mg 2% Folate, total 6.3mcg Vitamin B-6 0.1mg *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.