Vegan Chewy Taro Balls
Indulge in the delightful texture and subtle sweetness of Vegan Chewy Taro Balls, a comforting dessert hailing from Asian cuisine. Crafted with steamed and mashed taro, this recipe showcases the perfect balance of tapioca and potato starches, creating irresistibly soft and chewy bites. With no animal products, it's a plant-based treat that's naturally gluten-free. These taro balls are delicately sweetened, served in creamy, velvety coconut milk, and can be enjoyed warm or cold. Quick and easy to prepare in under an hour, this dessert is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings while staying light and refreshing. Master the art of making these chewy taro balls at home for a fun and flavorful twist on traditional desserts!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Taro
- 150 grams Potato starch
- 150 grams Tapioca starch
- 50 grams Sugar
- 250 ml Water
- 400 ml Coconut milk
Directions
Step 1
Peel and slice the taro into smaller pieces, approximately 1 cm thick.
Step 2
Place the sliced taro into a steamer and steam for 15-20 minutes or until the taro becomes soft and tender.
Step 3
Once the taro is cooked, remove it from the steamer and let it cool slightly. Then, mash the taro thoroughly using a potato masher or fork until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps.
Step 4
In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed taro with potato starch, tapioca starch, and sugar. Mix well to form a dough. Gradually add water to the dough as needed, until it reaches a smooth, non-sticky consistency.
Step 5
Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a long cylinder about 1 cm in diameter.
Step 6
Use a knife to cut the cylinders into small bite-sized pieces, roughly 2 cm in length.
Step 7
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the taro balls and cook them until they float to the surface, approximately 5 minutes.
Step 8
Remove the cooked taro balls using a slotted spoon and immediately transfer them into a bowl of icy cold water to stop the cooking process and enhance the chewiness.
Step 9
In a separate pot, heat the coconut milk until warm but not boiling.
Step 10
To serve, divide the taro balls into serving bowls and pour the warm coconut milk over them. Enjoy them warm or cold!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1503.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2122.0 |
| Total Fat 16.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 0% |
| Sodium 866.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 480.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 85.0g | |
| Protein 8.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 311.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3487.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories