Description
Soft and chewy chocolate mochi dumplings with a rich molten chocolate center, inspired by the famous Din Tai Fung dessert, simple to make and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 100 grams dark chocolate, cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together glutinous rice flour, cocoa powder, and sugar until evenly combined.
- Slowly add the milk while whisking continuously until a smooth batter forms.
- Transfer the mixture to a nonstick pan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens into a sticky dough.
- Remove from heat and let the dough cool slightly until safe to handle.
- Divide the dough into equal portions, flatten each piece into a small disc.
- Place a piece of dark chocolate in the center of each disc.
- Carefully wrap and seal the dough around the chocolate to form dumplings.
- Lightly dust each dumpling with cornstarch to prevent sticking.
- Serve warm for a soft, chewy texture with a melted chocolate center.
Notes
- Use warm milk for a smoother mixture.
- Stir constantly while cooking to avoid lumps.
- Do not overcook the dough to maintain a soft texture.
- Use high quality chocolate for best flavor and melt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg