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Dango

Deliciously Fun Dango: Easy Treats to Brighten Your Day

Delicious Dango is a sweet Japanese treat, combining vibrant colors and flavors for a delightful experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dango Dough
  • 1 cup Joshinko non-glutinous rice flour ideal for creating a smooth texture
  • 1 cup Shiratamako glutinous sweet rice flour adds chewiness
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar sweetens the dough
  • 3 tablespoons hot water binds the ingredients
Flavor
  • 2 teaspoons matcha powder provides color and flavor
  • 1 tablespoon water to mix with matcha
  • 1 drop pink food coloring for visual appeal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • steaming basket
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Steps to Make Dango
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine Joshinko and Shiratamako flour, whisk until no lumps.
  2. Add powdered sugar to the flour mixture and whisk until evenly distributed.
  3. Gradually add hot water while stirring until you achieve a smooth and sticky dough.
  4. Mix matcha powder with water in a separate bowl to form a smooth paste.
  5. Incorporate the matcha paste and pink food coloring into the dango dough and mix thoroughly.
  6. Steam the dango mixture in a lined basket for about 30 minutes until firm and translucent.
  7. Allow the dango to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 0.5gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store dango in an airtight container. Can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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