- Hello everyone 🤗 , how are you all? I hope everyone is doing well. Today, I made a snack for everyone in the family...Steamed Taro Balls. It’s a snack that leaves my feeling satisfied but not overly full, as it’s made with taro and flour. I added protein from red beans and also included Job's tears to give it a varied texture. It’s served with a dipping sauce I made myself, which has a rich sweet and sour flavor, with a hint of spiciness from red Jin Da chilies. Below is the recipe and steps I’d like to share with you.
INGREDIENTS
Ingredients For the Taro Balls
- Grated taro, 250g
- Tapioca starch, 50g
- Rice flour, 50g
- Glutinous rice flour, 30g * Arrowroot flour, 20g
- Water, 250 ml
- Cooked red beans and Job's tears 100g
- Coarsely chopped garlic, 1/2 tablespoon
- Granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon
- Seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon
- Salt, 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil for frying, 3 tablespoons
Ingredients For the Simple Dipping Sauce
- Sweet dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons
- Sugar, 1 tablespoon
- Light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon
- Vinegar, 1/2 tablespoon
- Sliced fresh red Jin Da chilies, 1/2 tablespoon
- A pinch of salt, 1/2 teaspoon
INSTRUCTIONS
For the Taro Balls
- Prepare a mixing bowl. Combine the rice flour, tapioca starch, glutinous rice flour, and Tacca leontopetaloides flour.
- Add the water and mix until a smooth, uniform batter is formed. Set this mixture aside.
- Prepare a pan over low heat. Add the vegetable oil and fry the chopped garlic until fragrant.
- Add the grated taro and stir-fry until it begins to soften.
- Add cooked red beans and Job's tears.
- Season with sugar, salt, ground black pepper, and seasoning powder. Stir-fry until everything is well combined.
- Pour in the flour and water mixture from step one.
- Continue to stir-fry until the flour is cooked and the mixture becomes thick and sticky. Turn off the heat.
- Let the mixture cool until warm to the touch, then shape it into round balls.
- Steam the balls over high heat for 25-30 minutes.
For the Simple Dipping Sauce
- I prepare a small pot. Add the sugar and vinegar. Place over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Let it boil for about 2 minutes. Add the sweet dark soy sauce and light soy sauce, stirring to combine. Reduce to low heat and simmer for another 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the sliced fresh red Jin Da chilies according to your preference. Stir well. Let the sauce cool before serving.
Serving
- Arrange the steamed taro balls on a serving plate. They are best enjoyed with a dipping sauce and fresh vegetables
- It is one of my favorite snacks. The dough has a soft, chewy texture from the perfect blend of multiple types of flour, combined with taro. The grains, such as red beans and Job's tears, add a rich, buttery flavor. It is served with a dipping sauce that is sour, salty, sweet, and slightly spicy. It is extremely delicious.
- So, what do you think of the menu I made today? Thank you to everyone who stopped by to read this. Thank you for all your comments and votes. See you next time!.... 😊 Bye~