Chi Chi Dango

Name: Chi Chi Dango
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 105 min
Ingredients: cooking spray; 1 pound mochiko (glutinous rice flour); 2.5 cups white sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 cups water; 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.25 teaspoon red food color; 0.25 cup potato starch, or as needed

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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

10

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

36

Yield:

36 squares

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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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

125	Calories
3g	Fat
25g	Carbs
1g	Protein

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.