Nut-Free Chewy Taro Balls
Delight your taste buds with these *Nut-Free Chewy Taro Balls*, a traditional Asian-inspired dessert that's irresistibly soft, springy, and naturally gluten-free! Made with steamed and mashed taro root, sweet potato flour, and potato starch, these vibrant purple treats achieve their characteristic chewy texture without the need for nuts. Lightly sweetened with granulated sugar and versatile in serving options, they pair beautifully with sweet syrup, coconut milk, or even a bowl of shaved ice. With a quick preparation time of just 20 minutes and a straightforward boiling technique, this is the perfect recipe to master a chewy, nut-free dessert that's as fun to make as it is to eat. Ideal for gluten-free, vegan, and allergen-friendly indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams taro root
- 200 grams sweet potato flour
- 100 grams potato starch
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 200 ml water
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
Peel the taro root and cut it into small cubes.
Place the taro cubes in a steamer and steam over boiling water for about 15 minutes or until soft.
Mash the steamed taro cubes in a bowl until smooth and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed taro, sweet potato flour, potato starch, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt.
Gradually add water to the mixture, kneading until a smooth and pliable dough forms. It should not be sticky. Adjust the water quantity slightly if necessary.
Divide the dough into small, equal portions roughly the size of a large grape. Roll each portion into a ball between your palms.
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Gently add the taro balls to the boiling water, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Cook the taro balls until they float to the surface, then let them cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to ensure they are fully cooked and chewy.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the taro balls from the boiling water and immediately transfer them to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process.
Once cooled, drain well and serve the chewy taro balls with sweet syrup or coconut milk if desired, for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1978 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 366 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 474.1 g | 172% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.0 g | 164% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.6 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 4575 mg | 97% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
