14 delicious chewy recipes from around the world
Traditional Japanese mochi are soft, chewy, and slightly sweet glutinous rice cakes. They are a quintessential part of Japanese New Year celebrations and can be enjoyed in various ways, both sweet and savory.
Soft, chewy, and slightly sweet Japanese rice cakes (mochi) generously filled with a sweet red bean paste (anko). A traditional treat for Japanese New Year and a delightful dessert any time of year.
A traditional Swiss spiced cookie bar from Basel, known for its chewy texture and rich flavor from honey, spices, and candied peel. Perfect for the holiday season or with coffee.
A delightful Vietnamese steamed cake known for its distinctive, airy honeycomb-like interior texture. It's wonderfully chewy, sweet, and often infused with pandan for a fragrant aroma.
Stottie cakes are a traditional, dense, flat bread originating from the North East of England, particularly popular in the Tyneside area. They are known for their chewy texture and are perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoyed with butter.
Nian Gao, or Chinese sticky rice cake, is a traditional dessert known for its chewy texture and sweet flavor. Made primarily from glutinous rice flour, it's often enjoyed during Lunar New Year but is a delightful treat year-round.
Injeolmi is a traditional Korean rice cake (tteok) made from steamed glutinous rice flour, pounded until smooth and chewy, then coated in a generous amount of roasted soybean powder. It's a delightful chewy, slightly sweet treat often enjoyed during celebrations and holidays.
A beloved Hawaiian treat, butter mochi is a dense, chewy, and slightly sweet baked good with a rich, buttery flavor and a hint of coconut. It's often enjoyed as a dessert or snack.
Authentic Brazilian cheese bread, featuring delightfully chewy and cheesy balls made from tapioca flour. These naturally gluten-free treats are perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Jjolmyeon is a popular Korean street food and cafeteria dish featuring delightfully chewy wheat noodles tossed in a vibrant, spicy-sweet sauce with crisp vegetables. It's a refreshing and satisfying meal, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
A beloved Hawaiian dessert, butter mochi is a chewy, sweet, and buttery cake with a unique texture, often flavored with coconut and vanilla.
Filipino kutsinta are soft, chewy, and slightly gelatinous steamed rice cakes with a distinct brown hue and a hint of coconut. Perfect for merienda (afternoon snack) or dessert.
Chewy, delightful balls made from mashed sweet potato and taro, mixed with tapioca starch. These are often served in a warm, fragrant brown sugar syrup, sometimes with added toppings like red beans or grass jelly. It's a popular dessert, especially during cooler months.
These bouncy and chewy mochi donuts, inspired by the popular 'Pon de Ring' from Japan, are made from a choux-like pastry base with the addition of tapioca starch for their characteristic texture. They are deep-fried until golden and then glazed with matcha-flavored white chocolate.
