Sugar-Free Chewy Taro Balls
Delight in a guilt-free treat with these Sugar-Free Chewy Taro Balls—an irresistibly soft and bouncy dessert made from fresh taro and tapioca starch. This naturally sweet and wholesome recipe celebrates the earthy flavor of taro, with no added sugar, making it a perfect choice for health-conscious dessert lovers. Prepared by steaming and mashing fresh taro, these chewy bites are crafted into delicate logs, cut into bite-sized pieces, and cooked to perfection. Their delightful texture comes to life with the magic of boiling water, ensuring a satisfyingly chewy finish. Serve these versatile taro balls as a standalone treat or pair them with sweet soups, milk teas, or shaved ice for a refreshing, homemade dessert. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a simple, delicious way to indulge in a sugar-free delight!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh taro
- 200 grams tapioca starch
- 120 milliliters boiling water
- 1 pinch salt
Directions
Step 1
Peel the taro and cut it into small cubes.
Step 2
Steam the taro cubes for about 15-20 minutes or until they are soft and easily mashable.
Step 3
Once cooked, place the taro into a large mixing bowl and mash until smooth with no lumps. You can use a fork or a potato masher.
Step 4
Add a pinch of salt to the mashed taro and mix well.
Step 5
Gradually add the tapioca starch to the mashed taro, mixing with your hands until you form a dough. The dough should be soft but not sticky. Adjust the tapioca starch as necessary.
Step 6
Boil the water and slowly incorporate it into the dough mixture, kneading until smooth. Note: The water should be boiling to ensure the starch activates properly.
Step 7
Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a long, thin log about 1 cm in diameter.
Step 8
Cut the logs into small, bite-sized pieces (about 2 cm each) to form the taro balls.
Step 9
Bring a pot of water to boil, then reduce it to a simmer. Add the taro balls and cook until they float to the surface, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 10
Once the taro balls are floating, continue cooking them for another 2 minutes to ensure they are cooked through.
Step 11
Remove the cooked taro balls with a slotted spoon and transfer them into an ice bath to cool and set their chewy texture.
Step 12
Drain and serve as a dessert on its own or as a topping for sweet soups, milk tea, or shaved ice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (820.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1139.1 |
| Total Fat 0.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 199.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 277.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.2g | |
| Protein 4.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 205.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2387.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories