Chewy Ripe Banana Shiratama | Summer Sweets with Ginger Syrup
Celebrate the gentle sweetness of ripe bananas transformed into chewy shiratama dumplings. Paired with a refreshing ginger syrup, this light summer dessert offers a soothing finish to warm days.
Equipment
- Bowl
- pot
- Whisk or fork
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
Shiratama Dough
- 60 g banana ripe, soft and fragrant
- 45 g shiratamako glutinous rice flour, divided: 30g initially, then 15g added later
- shiratamako extra for adjusting texture if dough feels sticky
- Pinch of salt optional, to enhance sweetness
- ginger juice or grated ginger optional
Syrup
- 10 g beet sugar powdered for gentle color
- 50 ml water
- ginger juice optional
Instructions
- Mash the banana: In a bowl, gently mash the ripe banana with a fork until smooth. Add salt and ginger juice if using, and mix well.60 g banana, Pinch of salt, ginger juice or grated ginger
- Mix shiratamako: Add 30g of shiratamako to the bowl with the mashed banana. Use a fork to mix well until the flour is fully incorporated and no grainy bits remain. Slowly add the remaining 15g of shiratamako, mixing gently until the dough comes together. If the dough feels too soft, add more shiratamako little by little until it reaches a soft, pliable texture similar to the softness of an earlobe.45 g shiratamako, shiratamako
- Shape the dumplings: Roll small portions of the dough into bite-sized balls with your palms.
- Cook the shiratama: Drop the dumplings into boiling water. Once they float to the surface, cook for an additional minute. Transfer to cold or warm water to achieve a smooth, chewy texture.
- Prepare the syrup: Heat beet sugar and water until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, then stir in ginger juice.10 g beet sugar, 50 ml water, ginger juice
- Serve: Drizzle the ginger syrup over the shiratama dumplings and enjoy.
Notes
- Best enjoyed freshly made for optimal chewiness. The next day, the centers may firm up; some prefer this texture.
- Shiratama can be frozen; when ready to use, boil frozen dumplings directly to restore chewiness.