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Japanese Hanami Dango Recipe

Hanami Dango is a traditional Japanese sweet enjoyed during cherry blossom season. It's colorful and delicious!
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Dango Ingredients

  • 100 g Shiratamako (glutinous rice flour)
  • 50 g Joshinko (non-glutinous rice flour)
  • 80 ml Water
  • 1 teaspoon Matcha powder for green color
  • 1 drop Red food coloring for pink color

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine the shiratamako and joshinko. Gradually add water and knead until the dough is smooth.
  2. 2. Divide the dough into three equal parts. Leave one part white, mix matcha powder into the second part, and add a drop of red food coloring to the third part.
  3. 3. Roll each part into small balls of equal size.
  4. 4. Boil water in a pot and cook the dango balls until they float to the surface. Transfer them to a bowl of cold water.
  5. 5. Skewer three dango balls (one of each color) onto each skewer.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Keywords

Cherry Blossom, Hanami Dango, Japanese Dessert
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