How to Make Dango - Andango & Hanami Recipe

glutinous rice flour

🥗Healthier: whole grain rice flour

💰Cheaper: regular rice flour

Whole grain flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sweet red bean paste

🥗Healthier: fruit preserves

💰Cheaper: store-bought jam

Fruit preserves offer a lighter, fruity alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is natural and adds a distinct flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: homemade soy sauce

Tamari is gluten-free and can be homemade.

In a large bowl add dango mix.

Add hot water and mix to form a shaggy dough.

Knead the dough until smooth and supple.

Roll into small golf ball-sized balls.

Add balls to a pot of boiling water.

Boil 3-4 minutes or until they float.

Strain the dango and cool in a bowl of cold water.

Skewer 3 balls per skewer.

Top with anko paste.

Make 9-12 sticks, depending on size of the dango.

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