Sugar-Free Chewy Taro Balls
Get ready to experience a delightful twist on traditional Asian desserts with this recipe for Sugar-Free Chewy Taro Balls! Made from freshly steamed taro and tapioca starch, these bite-sized treats boast a naturally sweet, nutty flavor and a satisfyingly chewy texture—all without added sugar. Perfect for those seeking a healthier dessert option, this recipe uses simple, gluten-free ingredients to create taro balls that are as versatile as they are delicious. Whether served as a topping for creamy milk tea, refreshing shaved ice, or enjoyed on their own, these taro balls are easy to make and absolutely irresistible. With just 45 minutes of prep and cook time, you can bring these delightful morsels to life in your own kitchen while catering to sugar-free and gluten-free dietary preferences!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh taro
- 200 grams tapioca starch
- 120 milliliters boiling water
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Peel the taro and cut it into small cubes.
Steam the taro cubes for about 15-20 minutes or until they are soft and easily mashable.
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.
Add a pinch of salt to the mashed taro and mix well.
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.
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.
Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a long, thin log about 1 cm in diameter.
Cut the logs into small, bite-sized pieces (about 2 cm each) to form the taro balls.
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.
Once the taro balls are floating, continue cooking them for another 2 minutes to ensure they are cooked through.
Remove the cooked taro balls with a slotted spoon and transfer them into an ice bath to cool and set their chewy texture.
Drain and serve as a dessert on its own or as a topping for sweet soups, milk tea, or shaved ice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1139 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 199 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 277.4 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2387 mg | 51% | |
*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.
