Taro Dessert (Taro Balls + Sweet Syrup)

1. 1

   Peel the taro.

2. 2

   Boil in water until soft.

3. 3

   Remove from the water, then mash while still hot.

4. 4

   Add the tapioca powder, katakuriko, white sugar, and purple yam powder, and mix well.

5. 5

   Use a spoon to take out about 10 g worth at a time and use both hands to shape into balls.

6. 6

   This time, I made 19 as shown in the picture.

7. 7

   Bring water to a boil, add the taro balls, and boil.

8. 8

   Once they bob to the surface, they should be done boiling.

9. 9

   Remove the taro, then clean with cold water.

10. 10

    Make the syrup.

11. 11

    Bring water to a boil and dissolve the sugar.

12. 12

    Add the washed taro balls into the syrup and it's done If you make the syrup first, you can make it into a cold dessert.

13. 13

    A lot of people like eating it hot during the cold winter months.

14. 14

    How about that?

15. 15

    It's so chewy!

16. 16

    For the syrup, you can saute a bit of light brown sugar until it becomes a caramel-like color, then add a bit of water and simmer for a bit to make a caramel-colored syrup.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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