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Hanami Dango

Chewy Hanami Dango: A Colorful Japanese Treat Made Simple

Hanami Dango are colorful, chewy rice cakes perfect for cherry blossom viewing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 75

Ingredients
  

For the Dango
  • 1 cup Silken Tofu Drained well
  • 1 cup Glutinous Rice Flour (Shiratamako) Do not use regular rice flour
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Adjust to taste
For Coloring
  • 1 tablespoon Matcha Powder For green color
  • 1 tablespoon Strawberry Powder Or a few drops of food coloring for pink

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • spatula
  • Large pot
  • Strainer
  • bamboo skewers

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Hanami Dango
  1. In a large bowl, combine the silken tofu, glutinous rice flour, and sugar. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
  2. Divide the dough into three equal portions of about 150 grams each.
  3. Add matcha powder to one portion for green, and strawberry powder to another for pink, leaving the last portion white.
  4. Dust hands with rice flour and shape each colored dough into small balls, about 11-15 grams each.
  5. Boil water in a large pot and drop the dango balls into the water; cook until they float, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Remove the dango and plunge them into ice water for 1-2 minutes to shock and maintain chewiness.
  7. Assemble skewers by threading the dango in the order of green, white, and then pink.
  8. Serve fresh as a delightful dessert!

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy Hanami Dango fresh for best texture. Experiment with different flavors and colors!

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