Foryoueats: Hanami Dango

Foryoueats: Hanami Dango

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This Hanami Dango recipe uses a blend of joshinko and shiratamako to create traditional Japanese rice dumplings. The addition of matcha and red food coloring adds a pop of color, while optional...

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Ingredients

  • For the Dumplings Using Joshinko and Shiratamako:
  • ⅔ cup joshinko (Japanese rice flour) (上新粉; this is short-grain rice flour, different from other Asian varieties; you can buy it from Amazon)
  • ⅓ cup sugar (the sugar helps the dango stay softer and gives it a mild, subtle sweetness)
  • ⅔ cup boiling water (joshinko requires boiling water)
  • For Coloring the Dumplings:
  • ¼ tsp matcha (green tea powder) (I love and use matcha from Ippodo)
  • red food coloring (I use this powdered food coloring; if you prefer to use a natural ingredient, crush freeze-dried strawberries/raspberries)
  • For the Dumplings Using Dangoko (Optional):
  • 1⅓ cup dangoko (Japanese rice dumpling flour) (団子粉; you can find it at Japanese grocery stores)
  • ⅔ cup water
  • For the Yomogi Dango Version (Optional):
  • 1 Tbsp yomogi (mugwort) (you can buy it on Amazon)
  • 2 Tbsp hot water

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