Chi Chi Dango

Chi chi dango, a mochiko dessert confection, is a soft, chewy, sticky Japanese treat made with glutinous rice flour, coconut milk, and sugar.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 125 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cups water
• 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
• cooking spray
• 1 pound mochiko (glutinous rice flour)
• 2.5 cups white sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon red food color
• 0.25 cup potato starch, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

Whisk mochiko, sugar, and baking powder together in a bowl.

Step 3

Combine water, coconut milk, vanilla, and food coloring in a medium bowl. Blend in dry ingredients, then pour into the prepared pan. Cover with foil.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 5

Dust a work surface with potato starch. Invert the pan onto the work surface. Use a plastic knife to cut into 36 squares.