Recipes Cuisine Asian Japanese Chi Chi Dango 4.7 (102) 87 Reviews 10 Photos Chi chi dango, a mochiko dessert confection, is a soft, chewy Japanese treat that is very similar in taste to mochi. It's traditionally served at Girl's Day or Boy's Day celebrations. It makes a great snack for picnics or parties. This recipe is easy to make, but don't double the directions — follow them exactly as written. Recipe by dewny (dewny) Updated on March 26, 2023 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 10 10 10 10 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hrs Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 45 mins Servings: 36 Yield: 36 squares Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients cooking spray 1 pound mochiko (glutinous rice flour) 2 ½ cups white sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 cups water 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon red food color ¼ cup potato starch, or as needed Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray. Whisk mochiko, sugar, and baking powder together in a bowl. 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. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Dust a work surface with potato starch. Invert the pan onto the work surface. Use a plastic knife to cut into 36 squares. Tips The dango mochiko can be sticky to cut. They won't stick as much if you use a plastic knife. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 125 Calories 3g Fat 25g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 36 Calories 125 % Daily Value * Total Fat 3g 3% Saturated Fat 2g 11% Sodium 12mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 25g 9% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Protein 1g Vitamin C 0mg 1% Calcium 10mg 1% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 34mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved