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.

Chi Chi Dango

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

  1. In a large bowl, combine mochiko, sugar, and baking powder.
  2. Add water and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  3. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring to the mixture and stir until the color is evenly distributed.
  4. Pour the mixture into a heatproof dish or mold, such as a 9x13 inch pan or individual cupcake liners.
  5. Steam the chi chi dango over boiling water for 1 hour.
  6. 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