Mitarashi Dango

Mitarashi dango, sweet rice balls dipped in a sauce made of dashi, sugar, mirin, and soy sauce. A combination of textures and flavors that delight the palate in this exquisite Japanese recipe.

Mitarashi dango are chewy rice flour balls dipped in a sweet and salty sauce, creating a perfect blend of flavors.

They are traditionally served in Japan as a snack or dessert and are very popular at festivals.

The soft, sweet texture of the dango balls contrasts deliciously with the soy sauce and mirin.

Mitarashi Dango

Appetizers
1 hour
2 Servings

Ingredients

¼ kilogram of Rice flour

¼ cup of Boiled water

50 grams of Sugar

1 cup of Dashi broth

2 tablespoons of Sugar

10 milliliters of Soy sauce

2 tablespoons of Mirin

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare this recipe, start by mixing the rice flour with sugar and hot water in a cup, ensuring all ingredients are combined smoothly.

Step 2 : Next, knead the mixture and divide it into small balls, placing them in boiling water for 2 minutes.

Step 3 : After the time has elapsed, remove the balls from the water and set aside.

Step 4 : In a saucepan, combine a bit more sugar with the dashi broth, mirin, and soy sauce.

Step 5 : Heat this sauce over medium heat for 2 minutes.

Step 6 : Then, pour the sauce over the cooked balls and let them rest for 2 minutes.

Step 7 : Finally, serve the balls with the sauce on top and enjoy this exquisite dish.

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