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Dango

Sweet rice dumplings served on skewers, often topped with a soy glaze.

25 minutes
Serves 8
Dessert/Snack

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, mix the shiratamako and joshinko. Gradually add the warm water, kneading with your hands until the dough is smooth and feels like the softness of an earlobe.

  2. 2

    Pinch off small pieces and roll them between your palms into perfectly round, 1-inch balls.

  3. 3

    Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Drop the dango into the water. Once they float to the top, let them boil for 1-2 more minutes.

  4. 4

    Scoop out the cooked dango with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water for 2 minutes to cool and tighten their texture.

  5. 5

    Thread 3-4 dango onto each bamboo skewer.

  6. 6

    In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, sugar, 1 tbsp water, and potato starch. Simmer over low heat, whisking constantly until it thickens into a glossy, sweet-and-salty mitarashi glaze. Brush heavily over the skewers.

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