Dairy-Free Chewy Taro Balls
Indulge in the delightful texture of Dairy-Free Chewy Taro Balls, a versatile and satisfying dessert favorite in Asian cuisine! Made with taro root, tapioca starch, and an optional touch of vibrant purple sweet potato, these naturally gluten-free treats boast a soft, chewy bite and subtle sweetness. Perfectly suited for those avoiding dairy, this recipe combines traditional techniques like steaming and kneading to create colorful, bite-sized gems that are boiled to perfection. Serve them in sweet syrups, atop shaved ice, or as a comforting addition to warm dessert soups. With minimal ingredients and a remarkably simple process, these chewy taro balls are a beautifully customizable treat to impress your taste buds and your guests!
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Ingredients
- 250 grams taro root
- 100 grams tapioca starch
- 50 grams purple sweet potato (optional for color)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 50 milliliters water
Directions
Step 1
Peel and cut the taro root and purple sweet potato into small cubes.
Step 2
Steam the taro and sweet potato cubes until fully cooked and tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 3
Once cooked, mash the taro and sweet potato separately in bowls until smooth.
Step 4
Add half of the tapioca starch and 1 tablespoon of sugar to each bowl.
Step 5
Gradually add water to each mixture, starting with 25 milliliters for each, and knead them into doughs. The doughs should be firm but pliable. If too dry, add a little more water slowly.
Step 6
Roll each dough into thin logs, about 1 cm in diameter, and cut them into 2 cm pieces to form the taro balls.
Step 7
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the taro balls and cook until they float to the surface, which should take about 3-5 minutes.
Step 8
Once cooked, transfer the balls into a bowl of cold water for a few minutes to maintain their chewy texture.
Step 9
Drain the taro balls and serve them with your favorite sweet syrup or as an addition to desserts like sweet soups or shaved ice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (475.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 874.1 |
| Total Fat 0.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 57.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 213.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 32.7g | |
| Protein 2.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 145.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1713.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories