How to Make Skewered Tofu Dango (Japanese Sweet Dumpling Recipe) | Cooking with Dog

glutinous rice flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: regular rice flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while regular rice flour is more affordable.

tofu

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Silken tofu maintains creaminess, while cottage cheese is less expensive.

Drain tofu and press to remove excess moisture for 15 minutes.

Mash tofu in a bowl until smooth.

Add glutinous rice flour, sugar, and salt to the mashed tofu.

Mix until a dough forms, adding water gradually as needed.

Divide the dough into small portions and shape into balls.

Bring a pot of water to a boil and gently drop in the dango.

Boil until they float to the surface, about 3-5 minutes.

Remove dango with a slotted spoon and cool slightly.

Prepare a sauce by mixing soy sauce, sugar, and dashi in a pan over medium heat.

Add cooked dango to the sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Serve dango garnished with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and a sprinkle of ginger.

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