Mister Donut Japan will soon be offering savory doughnuts filled with meat and mashed potatoes.
The doughnut chain’s newest product, the Zaku Mochi Ring, has both a crunchy and chewy texture, according to a press release.
Each ring is made using wheat flour from the Japanese region of Hokkaido and features two different fillings.
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The Zaku Motchi Ring with Beef Stew and Potato features “a smooth beef stew and cheese-flavored mashed potatoes” and is topped with parsley.
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Meanwhile, the Zaku Motchi Ring with Spicy Meat and Potato has “tomato-based spicy meat and cheese-flavored mashed potatoes” and a paprika powder garnish.
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For doughnut lovers who’d prefer a sweet treat, Mister Donut will also be selling the Zaku Mochi Ring with Azuki and Whipped Cream. This item has azuki bean paste, whipped cream and a dusting of kinako sugar.
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According to Mister Donut, the Zaku Mochi Rings can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or as a light meal during busy periods of one’s day.
They each cost 270 yen (approximately $1.93) for take-out and 275 yen (approximately $1.97) for dine-in and will be available across Japan starting on Friday.
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