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Hanami Dango

Delicious Hanami Dango: A Chewy Springtime Delight

Experience the delightful flavors of Hanami Dango, a Japanese dessert celebrating spring with vibrant colors and chewy texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 100 g Silken Tofu Adds moisture and creates a tender texture.
  • 90 g Glutinous Rice Flour Don't substitute with regular rice flour.
  • 1/4 cup White Sugar Can be swapped with monk fruit sugar.
For Color and Flavor
  • 1-2 teaspoons Matcha Powder Optional, for green dango flavor.
  • Strawberry Powder or Food Coloring For pink hue and flavor.

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Pot
  • slotted spoon
  • bamboo skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine silken tofu, glutinous rice flour, and white sugar in a large mixing bowl. Knead until smooth, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Divide dough into three portions. Add matcha powder to one, and strawberry powder to another, leaving the third plain.
  3. Roll each colored dough portion into small balls, about 5-6 pieces per color.
  4. Boil a pot of water. Cook dango balls until they float, about 3-5 minutes, then transfer to an ice water bath.
  5. Skewer the dango balls, alternating colors for a beautiful presentation.
  6. Serve warm or at room temperature with green tea.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve Hanami Dango fresh for the best taste and texture. Refrigeration can make them hard.

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