Tsukimi Dango Recipe | Celebrating the Japanese "Moon Festival" Easy Rice Dumplings | Gluten-free

glutinous rice flour

🥗Healthier: brown rice flour

💰Cheaper: regular rice flour

Brown rice flour adds nutrients while regular rice flour is more economical.

sweet red bean paste

🥗Healthier: unsweetened adzuki beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Using unsweetened beans reduces sugar content, while canned beans save prep time.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener, while agave syrup can be less expensive.

matcha powder

🥗Healthier: spirulina powder

💰Cheaper: green food coloring

Spirulina adds nutrients, while food coloring is a budget-friendly alternative.

Combine glutinous rice flour and water in a bowl until a smooth dough forms.

Add sugar to the dough and mix until fully incorporated.

Divide the dough into equal portions and shape each into a small ball.

Steam the dough balls in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

Remove the dough balls from the steamer and let cool slightly.

Dust the cooked dumplings with cornstarch to prevent sticking.

Fill half of the dumplings with sweet red bean paste, sealing them well.

Color some dough with matcha powder or food coloring for decoration.

Arrange the dumplings on a plate, alternating colors if desired.

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for added texture.

Serve during the Tsukimi festival, ideally under the moonlight.

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