Sweet Taro Balls in Ginger Coconut Milk Soup 薑汁椰奶芋圓糖水

A comforting and aromatic dessert featuring chewy taro balls in a sweet, warm soup infused with fresh ginger and rich coconut milk.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 300g fresh taro, peeled and cubed
• 100g glutinous rice flour
• 80ml hot water
• 100g rock sugar
• 50g fresh ginger, sliced
• 1000ml water
• 200ml coconut milk

Steps

1. Steam taro cubes until very soft. Mash the steamed taro until smooth.
2. Combine mashed taro with glutinous rice flour. Gradually add hot water and knead until a smooth, pliable dough forms.
3. Roll the dough into small, bite-sized balls.
4. In a pot, bring water and sliced ginger to a boil. Simmer to infuse the ginger flavor. Add rock sugar and stir until dissolved.
5. Add taro balls to the simmering ginger syrup. Cook until they float to the surface and are cooked through.
6. Stir in coconut milk. Heat gently without boiling.
7. Ladle the warm sweet soup with taro balls into bowls and serve immediately.

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