Mitarashi Dango

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Mitarashi Dango Recipe Using Teriyaki Sauce

Are you looking for a savory snack idea? How about Dango or Mochi?

You’ve come to the right place. I recently discovered that Teriyaki sauce can be used to create a deliciously savory Dango snack. If you've tried Mitarashi Dango, you'll find the flavor of this Teriyaki-infused version to be quite similar, combining the umami richness of soy sauce with a hint of sweetness.

Let's dive into this unique recipe that brings a savory flair to a beloved Japanese sweet.

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RECIPE

Servings: 2-3

Time: 30 min

Ingredients:

• Dango:

  3/4 cup Shiratama flour

  1/2 pc Tofu

  1 tbsp sugar

• Sauce:

  3 tbsp Teriyaki sauce

  1/3 cup water

  1 tsp potato starch

Tools:

Cooking pot

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dango Dough:

   • Boil water in a pot.

   • In a bowl, combine the Shiratama flour with Tofu, mix together to form a smooth dough.

   • Incorporate the sugar into the dough, mixing well.

2. Shape the Dango:

   • Divide the dough and roll it into ping-pong ball-sized portions.

3. Cook the Dango:

   • Gently drop the dango balls into the boiling water.

   • Cook until the dango rise to the surface, indicating they are done.

4. Cool the Dango:

   • Transfer the cooked dango to a bowl of iced water to cool for a few minutes.

   • Remove them from the water and set aside.

5. Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce:

   • In another pot, mix the Teriyaki sauce, water, and potato starch.

   • Heat the mixture, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to a starchy consistency.

6. Combine and Serve:

   • Pour the warm Teriyaki sauce over the dango.

   • Serve immediately and enjoy this savory treat!

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What is Mitarashi Dango?

Mitarashi Dango is a popular Japanese sweet treat, loved for its delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. It consists of small, round rice dumplings made from glutinous rice flour (mochiko) or a combination of rice flours, skewered on bamboo sticks and grilled to perfection. These rice dumplings are glazed with a syrupy soy sauce mixture, offering a unique taste experience that's both comforting and delicious.

The name "Mitarashi" refers to the sweet soy sauce glaze that is brushed over the dango, giving them their characteristic glossy appearance and distinctive flavor.

Mitarashi Dango has its roots in the ancient city of Kyoto, particularly near the Mitarashi pond in the Shimogamo Shrine. It is believed that the name and recipe were inspired by the bubbles in the Mitarashi pond, symbolized by the round shape of the dango. Over time, this treat spread across Japan and became a staple in traditional Japanese confectionery.