Description
A delightful and nostalgic treat, these simple Japanese dumplings are made with just five ingredients and can be crafted in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweet rice flour (mochi flour)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- Toppings and sauces (e.g., sweetened soybean flour (kinako), syrup, matcha)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine sweet rice flour and sugar.
- Gradually add water, stirring continuously until a soft dough forms.
- Roll small portions of the dough into balls, about the size of a marble.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and gently drop the dango balls in, cooking until they float to the surface (about 4-5 minutes).
- Remove the dango with a slotted spoon and rinse with cold water.
- Roll them in preferred coatings or drizzle with syrup before serving.
Notes
Ensure that the dough consistency is just right for the best texture. Avoid overcooking or undercooking the dumplings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Japanese dessert, dango, sweet dumplings, easy recipe, quick dessert