Chi Chi Dango
Chi chi dango is a delicious Japanese sweet treat that is soft, chewy, and subtly sweet. It's a popular snack that is perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or as a dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups mochiko (sweet rice flour)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Red or pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mochiko, sugar, and baking powder.
- Add water and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- If desired, add a few drops of food coloring to the mixture and stir until the color is evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into a heatproof dish or mold, such as a 9x13 inch pan or individual cupcake liners.
- Steam the chi chi dango over boiling water for 1 hour.
- Allow the chi chi dango to cool completely before cutting into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 120 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 28g
- Sugar
- 15g
- Fat
- 0g
- Protein
- 2g
Supplies
Large mixing bowl Heatproof dish or mold Steamer
Tools
Spatula Knife
Serving suggestions
Serve chi chi dango with a hot cup of green tea for a delightful snack or dessert.
Tips & tricks
For a fun twist, try using different colors of food coloring to create a rainbow of chi chi dango!
Cost
$5