Three Colour Taro Ball

Three-color taro balls, also known as "taro q-balls," are a popular dessert in Chinese cuisine, and they're not just for show—they're edible! Although they may appear too beautiful to eat, their creamy, melt-in-your-mouth goodness will have you closing your eyes and savoring the moment. If you're not yet familiar with these delightful treats, you'll want to get to know them soon.

1. A work of art - a delicious food sculpted like a ball that will make you not want to eat it because of how it's beautifully made.

2. It's delicious and vegan - it is largely vegetarian and vegan, except for the coconut milk, and it is available in various flavours like green tea and original flavour.

3. Taro - the main ingredient, taro, is a root vegetable that has a creamy texture when cooked. It's used in many Asian desserts.

4. Origin - three-color taro balls are from China, where they are known as "taro balls" or "q-balls" and are typically served as dessert at dim sum.

5. Glutinous rice flour - the secret ingredient for the chewy texture that distinguishes it from other types of mochi is glutinous rice flour, which is mixed with taro, tapioca, and water to form a soft dough that is then divided into portions and rolled into balls.

6. Coloring - traditionally, three colors are used to create a layered effect in the taro ball, with each color (white, green, and purple) representing a different flavor (Original, green tea, and yam)

7. Texture - they have a chewy, soft, and smooth texture, a combination of mochi and taro, with a slightly crunchy outer layer from the glutinous rice flour.

8. Versions - there are two types, one with a sticky chewy texture and the other being smaller and round, and another softer version that is usually served in boba milk tea.

Next time you're at a dim sum restaurant or a Chinese bakery, keep an eye out for the three-color taro ball. If you're feeling daring, try a green tea flavor! They're typically quite sweet, so a small serving satisfies your sweet craving. Enjoy!