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.
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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
- In a saucepan over medium heat; bring water to a boil.
- In separate shallow dishes; place coconut and combination of sugar and sesame seeds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mochiko, sugar and salt.
- Slowly add enough water to make a stiff dough.
- Shape dough into 1-1 ½-inch balls.
- Flatten balls into the shape of a tongue.
- Drop several pieces of flatten dough into the boiling water.
- Dough will float when cooked through.
- Remove and place in strainer to drain.
- Cool for ease in handling.
How To Serve:
- Coat dough with coconut.
- Sprinkle with sugar and sesame seeds.
- Serves 8-10.
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