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Hanami Dango

Delicious Hanami Dango: Easy 3-Ingredient Japanese Treat

This easy Hanami Dango recipe features three ingredients for a delightful Japanese treat that celebrates cherry blossoms.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 200 g Silken Tofu Offers a moist texture for that signature chew.
  • 150 g Glutinous Rice Flour (Shiratamako/Mochiko) Essential for ideal chewy consistency.
  • 50 g White Sugar Sweetens the dough perfectly.
Coloring Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp Matcha Powder Use for the green layer.
  • 1 tbsp Strawberry Powder or Food Coloring Adds a sweet pink hue.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • Ice Water Bowl

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the silken tofu, glutinous rice flour, and white sugar. Mix until smooth, about 3-5 minutes.
Color the Dough
  1. Divide the dough into three equal portions and mix matcha powder in one portion and strawberry powder in the second.
Shape the Dango Balls
  1. Divide each colored dough into 5-6 equal pieces, roll each into smooth balls.
Cook the Dango
  1. Boil a pot of water, drop in the dango balls, and cook until they float, about 3-5 minutes.
Cool the Dango
  1. Transfer cooked dango to ice water for about 2-3 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
Assemble for Serving
  1. Skewer the cooled dango balls in a cheerful order: green, white, and pink.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 4gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use silken tofu and measure ingredients carefully. Serve fresh for optimal taste.

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