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Mitarashi Dango skewers are served with green tea.

Classic Mitarashi Dango(Japanese Rice Dumplings with Glaze)

Here's how to make traditional Japanese Mitarashi dango! The cute little rice flour dumplings are skewered together and coated with savory and sweet Mitarashi glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 6 skewers
Calories 103 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For Dango

  • 60 g shiratamako
  • 60 g Joshinko
  • 100-120 ml water about ½ cup, adjust as needed

For the Mitarashi Glaze

  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon mirin
  • 2½ Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 3 Tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon water divided
  • 1 teaspoon potato starch

Instructions
 

  • Make the dango: In a mixing bowl, combine shiratamako and joshinko. Gradually add water while kneading with your hand or a spatula. Once it starts to form a dough, use your hands to knead until smooth, pliable dough forms. The dough should be soft yet firm enough to hold its shape. Make sure that no chunks of Shiratamako are left.
  • Divide the dough into 18-19 equal portions and roll them into teaspoon-sized balls.
  • Line a tray with parchment paper. Bring a pot full of water to a boil. Add the dango balls and cook until all the balls float to the surface. Then cook for another 1-2 minutes to ensure they’re all fully cooked. Transfer the dango balls to the prepared tray and let cool.
  • Make the Mitarashi Glaze: In a small saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, maple syrup, and 3 Tablespoons of water. Bring it to a boil over medium heat. In a small bowl, mix potato starch and 1 teaspoon of water to make a slurry. Add it to the pot and cook until thickened and glossy, stirring constantly with a spatula. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Assembly: Place 3 dango balls onto each bamboo skewer, sliding them gently into place. Wet your hands if Dango sticks to your hands. Lightly pan-fry them until golden(optional).
  • Place the dango skewers on a serving plate and pour the glaze, coating evenly. Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.05gSodium: 191mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword dango, mitarashi
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