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baking · vegan · vegetarian · dairy-free

Mitarashi dango

Chewy rice dumplings on skewers, toasted and glazed in sweet soy syrup.

Time
30min
Steps
5
Mitarashi dango, photographed from above

Ingredients

4 servings

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Allergens

Contains wheat and soy.

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    You'll need: Oven, Skewers.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Mix the rice flour with the tofu (or water, added gradually) to an earlobe-soft dough and roll into 16 balls.

    2. 2

      Boil until they float, then 2 minutes more; drop into cold water.

    3. 3

      Simmer sugar, soy, mirin, water and starch, stirring, until thick and glossy.

    4. 4

      Thread 4 per skewer and toast in a dry pan or under the broiler until lightly charred.

    5. 5

      Spoon the glaze over and serve.

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