Filipino Dila-Dila (Mochi Dessert)
In the Filipino dialect of Iilocano "Dila" means tongue. These tender, chewy morsels are made in the shape of a tongue, thus the name. Dumplings are cooked in boiling water and then lightly dusting in coconut, sugar and sesame
Ingredients
- Boiling water, as needed
- 2 c. mochiko (glutinous rice flour)
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- Pinch salt
- 3/4 c water, as needed
- 2 c. shredded coconut
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1/2 c. sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
- 1
In a saucepan over medium heat; bring water to a boil.
- 2
In separate shallow dishes; place coconut and combination of sugar and sesame seeds.
- 3
In a mixing bowl, combine mochiko, sugar and salt.
- 4
Slowly add enough water to make a stiff dough.
- 5
Shape dough into 1-1 ½-inch balls.
- 6
Flatten balls into the shape of a tongue.
- 7
Drop several pieces of flatten dough into the boiling water.
- 8
Dough will float when cooked through.
- 9
Remove and place in strainer to drain.
- 10
Cool for ease in handling.
- 11
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- 12
Coat dough with coconut.
- 13
Sprinkle with sugar and sesame seeds.
- 14
Serves 8-10.
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