**Chi Chi Dango: A Sweet Treat of Glutinous Rice Balls in Sweet Sauce**
Chi Chi Dango is a delightful Japanese dessert that features soft and chewy glutinous rice balls coated in a sweet and flavorful sauce. Originating from the Kansai region of Japan, Chi Chi Dango has become a popular treat enjoyed throughout the country. The chewy texture of the rice balls, perfectly complemented by the sweet and savory sauce, makes Chi Chi Dango an irresistible dessert. This article presents two variations of the Chi Chi Dango recipe: a classic version using a simple syrup sauce and a unique version with a rich brown sugar sauce. Both recipes provide detailed instructions to guide you in creating these delectable rice balls and their accompanying sauces. Whether you prefer the traditional syrup sauce or the indulgent brown sugar sauce, these Chi Chi Dango recipes offer a delightful treat that will satisfy your sweet cravings.
CHI CHI DANGO
Steps:
- Mix together the dry ingredients by sifting it in a large bowl; mochiko flour, sugar, and baking powder. Set aside.
- Combine water and coconut milk. If the coconut milk is lumpy, try to break it down by thoroughly mixing it. Then add in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet ingredients and dry ingredients in a large bowl. Mix it well.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
CHI CHI DANGO MOCHI
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Preheat oven to 350 F. In a mixing bowl, sift dry ingredients: mochiko, sugar, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, combine wet ingredients: whisk together coconut milk and water. Add vanilla and mix well.
- Using a hand mixer, slowly add dry ingredients a little bit at a time to wet ingredients, and mix until well blended.
- Add a couple of drops of food coloring to batter, and mix well, until the desired color is achieved.
- Grease a 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish with canola spray, then pour mixture into dish.
- Cover pan with foil, sealing completely.
- Bake for 1 hour. The edges of the dish might appear slightly hard and over-baked, while center of the dish will appear moist, but should be solid and sticky.
- Remove foil, and allow mochi to cool completely.
- Dust a clean flat surface, such as a cutting board, with potato starch. Using a knife, cut the edges away from the pan if it hasn't separated from the dish during baking. Turn the baking dish out onto the surface. You might need to use a metal spatula to scrape the mochi out.
- Using a knife also coated with starch, cut mochi into small, bite-sized cubes. (You may also cut mochi straight from baking dish, but we've found that the mochi pieces can tend to stick together.)
- Roll bite-sized pieces of mochi in potato starch, and dust off excess before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 2 g, ServingSize 40 to 60 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHI CHI DANGO - JAPANESE DESSERT
Now here is a dessert that has been around our family table forever. I have since been teaching and making this with my first grand daughter for the past 4 years, she is now 8 years old. She just loves this dessert and started asking to help make it when she was 4 years old. Chi Chi Dango is so esthetically pleasing to the eye...
Provided by Jo Anne Sugimoto
Categories Candies
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Combine mochiko, sugar, baking powder.
- 2. Blend coconut milk, water, vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
- 3. Add a few drops of red or green food coloring, or whatever color you want to make it. Mix well, so there are no streaks or dots of food color.
- 4. Spray a 9 x 13 inch pan with a non-stick spray, pour the batter and cover with foil, bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
- 5. Remove from the oven and take off the foil to cool. Cut the mochiko with a plastic knife. Cut them into small pieces approximately 1 x 1 1/2 inches.
- 6. In a plastic zip-lock bag pour in katakuriko or kinako, add cut pieces of chi chi dango a little at a time, so the pieces will not stick together. Lightly shake them off and place on a serving platter.
- 7. If you cannot find katakuriko or kinako, you can roll the Chi Chi Dango in cornstarch.
CHI CHI DANGO MOCHI
Soft and chewy Japanese dessert. A tradition of boy's or girl's day. Great for a snack for picnics or parties. This recipe is easy to make, but do not try cheating and double it. The directions should be followed exactly.
Provided by dewny (dewny)
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Japanese
Time 1h10m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Whisk together the rice flour, sugar and baking powder; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the water, vanilla, coconut milk and red food coloring. Blend in the rice flour mixture. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Cover the pan with foil and bake for 1 hour. Allow to cool completely.
- Turn the pan of mochi out onto a clean surface that has been dusted with potato starch. Cut into bite size pieces using a plastic knife. The mochi does not stick as much to plastic knives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 11.8 mg, Sugar 13.9 g
CHI CHI DANGO
I love to go through boxes of Chi Chi Dango while I'm in Hawai'i, and I get it at a certain specialty Japanese candy store. I was so pleased to find this recipe online at Aloha World.
Provided by Pikake21
Categories Candy
Time 1h25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients, beat with mixer (low speed) or wire whip until smooth and all lumps dissolve.
- Add red food coloring to desired tint.
- Generously grease a 9 x 13" pan.
- Pour into pan and bake 1 hour at 325 degrees.
- Turn oven off but let sit another 15 minutes
- Cool.
- Cut into strips, roll in potato starch or cornstarch.
- Cut into small rectangular pieces with saran wrap covered knife for easier cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 834.3, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 11.9, Sodium 39.3, Carbohydrate 171.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 83.4, Protein 7.3
MICROWAVE CHI CHI DANGO
Super easy chi chi dango recipe. Mix it all together and put it in the microwave! This is a great recipe to have the kids do and an easy treat!
Provided by Rella On the radio
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Special Collection Recipes New
Time 2h5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Generously grease a 9x13-inch microwave-safe pan with cooking spray.
- Combine mochiko and sugar in a bowl. Add water, coconut milk, and vanilla; stir everything together until smooth. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Microwave on high for 18 minutes until cake is set. If the top center of the cake is still sticky, microwave in increments of 2 minutes until no longer sticky.
- Remove the pan from the microwave and set on a cooling rack. Cool for about 90 minutes.
- Cut cake into 16 pieces and roll in potato starch or kinako.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54.8 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 4.1 mg, Sugar 31.5 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality glutinous rice flour for the best texture.
- Soak the rice flour in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to soften the flour and make it easier to work with.
- Cook the rice flour over medium heat, stirring constantly. Do not let the mixture burn.
- When the rice flour is cooked, it should be a smooth, sticky dough.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled surface and knead it until it is smooth and elastic.
- Divide the dough into small pieces and shape them into balls.
- Boil the balls in water until they float to the top. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the balls and then coat them in kinako sugar.
- Serve the chi chi dango immediately.
Conclusion:
Chi chi dango is a delicious and easy-to-make Japanese dessert. It is perfect for a snack or a dessert course. With its chewy texture and sweet flavor, chi chi dango is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a new dessert to try, give chi chi dango a try. You won't be disappointed!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love