Microwave Chi Chi Dango

Microwave chi chi dango is an easy-to-make, sweet, and chewy Japanese dessert made from mochiko (sweet rice flour). Enjoy it as a snack or dessert.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 271 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups water
• 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
• cooking spray
• 1 pound sweet rice flour (mochiko)
• potato starch or kinako for rolling
• 2.5 cups white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Generously spray a 9x13-inch microwave-safe dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Combine sweet rice flour and sugar in a bowl. Add water, coconut milk, and vanilla. Stir until smooth. Pour into the prepared dish.

Step 3

Microwave on high until batter sets, about 18 minutes. If the center of cake is still sticky, microwave until no longer sticky in increments of 2 minutes.

Step 4

Transfer to a cooling rack. Cool for about 90 minutes.

Step 5

Cut cake into 16 pieces and roll in potato starch.