You can use a broiler to give a char or use a non-stick frying pan to pan fry the surface of dango. Here’s a result from eBay for Australia: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Japanese-Glutinous-Rice-Flour-Shiratamako-/221706117787?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item339eb6e29b, And another: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Yamamoto-Japanese-Rice-Flour-SHIRATAMA-KO-130g-From-Japan-/121241248618?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c3a8aa36a, I’m not sure about this one, maybe Nami could shed some light on whether it could be used: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Japanese-Food-Yamamoto-Japanese-Rice-Flour-DANGO-KO-150g-From-Japan-/111244354396?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19e6ae235c. I’m not too familiar of detailed history of dango… . . Thank you for trying the recipe! Have you ever tried charring the dango with the broiler? Any idea why? Explore. Hi John! All New Recipes Chinese-style fried chicken topped with chopped scallions and sweet vinegar and soy sauce All you have to do is pour the sweet and sour leek … Oh and make sure to cook a little longer once it floats. Is this how it is suppose to be? Hi i was just wondering if i put too much water in, is there a way to fix that? I hate to find food that goes to waste because of substitutions. Thanks so much! I’d do that if you want to keep it more than half day. Thank you for this recipe. I fell in love with the savoury shoyu version of these when in Takayama! If you have trouble finding the first two types of rice flour, this third one is an option. It is originally from my hometown, Kyoto, but you can find it everywhere in Japan—even convenience stores. Hi Iya! Even in Japan, matcha (real matcha) is not cheap either. Hi Canyon! Hi Raymond! Recipe by Namiko Chen of Just One Cookbook. September 2020. Finding the right ingredients has been a big issue for all the readers. I did use both Shiratamako and Joshinko, I made a few trips to the local Japanese-selling store just to get Joshinko, also explaining why it took me so long to make it (sweats). I explained in the blog post, but basically here are all types: Shiratamako – sweet rice flour/glutinous rice flour (this rice makes mochi) Joshinko – a type of rice flour (the same rice we eat every day) Dangoko – a combination of rice flour and glutinous rice flour (up to company what ratio they use) Mochiko is a type of sweet rice flour (or glutinous rice flour – same thing, different names), but it yields softer and tender mochi texture, too soft for dango. we make an feasibility study of it? . Thank you for sharing; we’re hoping to try to make them on our own soon:), Hope you enjoy the homemade version! As an ingredient, shiratama dango is very versatile. hi i found a local store near me that sells rice flour (i didnt know because i dont really go there. Since then, Mitarashi Dango was sold at street venders in shrines in Kyoto and eventually all over Japan. As I mentioned before, you can’t use other flour to get “mochi” texture. we have something like that in the philippines but we dredge it in shredded coconut and white sugar..will try it with the sweet soy sauce,it sounds interesting. Mitarashi dango glaze:Pour mitarashi dango glaze over(see above), recipe is in the recipe card below; Anko(red bean paste): Stuff a small ball of anko in and pan fry; Cheese : Stuff a small piece of cheese in and pan fry; Oshiruko(red bean soup):Put pan fried kabocha dango in a oshiruko; Sesame seed:Coat sesame seeds on kabocha dango … India, i really don’t recognize the Joshinko, and Shiratamako/mochiko thus, i had to experiment…… my dangos were not perfect…. katakuriko starch or cornstarch, mixed with 1 1/2 tbsp. Hello, Nami! =). Nov 5, 2020 - Sweet Japanese dango dumpling "Mitarashi Dango" ricipe with tofu step by step photos and an instruction video. Apparently this powder was stronger than the other brand, but Nami didn’t make the recipe using that powder, so even though I followed the recipe correctly, it didn’t turn out right. Gather all the ingredients. Thank you! Thanks to you, now I can make it at home. If you like the chewy mochi-like texture, you can decrease, (roughly ⅔ cup; Joshinko requires warm water). You will need to cook at least 1 minute (just in case – floating means pretty much done). Hi Rei! If you’d like to share this recipe on your site, please re-write the recipe and link to this post as the original source. It’s the best if you make it when you eat… mochi or rice tastes best when you just make. I live in a dry climate, so I may use more water than you. would it do the job? Hi, is it ok to use just the glutinous rice flour? Easy recipe including sweet soy sauce recipe. Cool … There’s a lot of different recipes for dango so I’m unsure if they’re different from town to town (kinda like okonomiyaki is different in each region of japan) I made mine with just mochiko and water yesterday and they turned out great. Hmmm… hard to say why it tastes more floury taste after grilled. So it should work. There isn’t an Asian market near where I live and as I am only 12, I cannot drive. I always thought it should be chewy texture, but it came out rather hard. Reheat it in the microwave or heat up in a pot to enjoy it again. If I want to make different colored dango, should I add food coloring before I add the water? I hope you got the glutinous rice flour too, not just rice flour only (which makes it hard). Mitarashi Dango was thought to be made as an offering for gods at this shrine in the 14th century. I’ll try to find an online source that can carry shiratamako. In a bowl, mix Tofu and Mochiko well. Steam balls on high heat for about 10 minutes. I just came back from a trip to Japan and had some dango. thank you very much! Hope that helps…. If you had never had dango before, maybe you may not notice? are skewered on a stick and covered in a sweet soy glaze. Then I kept squeezing my earlobe to feel for the right texture! The only thing I might do differently next time is add a little vanilla to the dough to add some flavor and maybe a little more sugar. Good luck with finding the mochiko! I think, from what you describe, the liquid in your dough might be too much. They taste different and the textures are different. Mix until it forms a soft dough that feels a bit dry to the touch. You’re awesome! I’ll see what dessert the show covers and add to my recipe list. For information about our privacy practices, please visit our website. During the colder months, the Japanese people enjoy having shiratama dango with sweet red-bean soup or mitarashi sauce. It yields a very soft and tender texture, which is not suitable for Dango. Just a tip: if they turn out a little grainy or not evenly elastic all the way through, then cook them a bit longer. Pour the sweet soy glaze on top and serve immediately. So here is my easy dango recipe using silken tofu. Arigatou Gozaimasu!! Hope this helps! I keep coming back to this page to make this over and over again. I know this is a sweet recipe, but savoury recipes have sugar too. I had more than one experience like this because I live in the middle of nowhere and it’s rare that I can find an ethnic/international ingredient close to where I live. Mitarashi Dango is a common Japanese wagashi (dessert) or street snack made of mochi, or sweet rice cake, on a stick. They turned out pretty good and chewy , Thank you so much Madelyn!!! Hope I answered your questions this time. May I ask what the texture is supposed to be like? That said, I’d strongly recommend against using a non-Japanese flour for the first time you make dango. Here is the most popular ‘Mitarashi Dango’ recipe. For the sauce, I used Bragg’s amino acids and some raw, organic agave syrup — it had a nice deep flavor and was less thick than the sauce you made, but I didn’t personally mind. When you use them, microwave or boil till they are warm. We love making these and I hope you and your brother enjoy this recipe. Hi Weiyun! I’ll have to look for the flours next time I’m at the Asian market near me. . Also, you combined two rice flour, and I recommend to include GLUTINOUS rice flour (or sometimes called Sweet Rice Flour). . I’m so happy to hear you enjoy my recipes and I truly apologize for my late response. Certainly the taste must have changed from the original, but managed to keep a good cross-cultural aspect. I just tried the dango recipe and despite having made balls too big (my fault! Each tofu brand has different moisture in the tofu, so it’s best to add tofu slowly and check the texture. There is a frozen kind? ‘Mitarashi Dango… Dango are quick and easy Japanese dessert treats of boiled sticky mochi balls mixed with silken tofu, tinted with matcha or your preferred food colorings, and served on skewers. Rilakkuma Mitarashi Dango. Dango can be made from different types of flour like Mochiko or Shiratamako which are made from sweet rice, and Joshinko from Japanese sticky rice. , Hi! The texture is like squeezing an "earlobe" (that’s how we describe the tenderness for this type of mochi in Japanese). What I like about Mitarashi Dango are its contrasting textures and flavors. Your email address will not be published. We have a Japanese store that sells ready made dango imported from Japan. I was a little intimidated to make this but it worked out so well! homemade mitarashi dango! I have high hopes for this one, though. As an ingredient, shiratama dango is very versatile. Do you think these dango will stay good if I freeze them and cook them whenever I like? Thank you very much for your recipes! i forgot to take the picture of it. . Including easy sweet soy sauce recipe. I’m so happy to hear you liked the recipe! Glad to hear you found both flours! Some people who never had eaten this dango in Japan my not notice the subtle difference even you use Thai brand. Hi Karina! xo. Transfer to the container or bowl. It … Thanks a lot….. Because I cannot get a hold of the Mochiko anywhere. Required fields are marked *. Little did I know how easy it is to recreate this dish at home. Can I replace them with the usual wheat flour? Other health food stores are also worth checking out — even if the store isn’t Asian at all, it could offer Asian items. I’d love to make this for a school project, but there’s just one issue! The dumplings are skewered on a bamboo stick and enjoyed all year round. There is a dropdown selector you can use to have the recipe converted between metric and imperial. They’re very delicious like this, and a lot quicker to make because there are fewer steps. I hope you have fun making these traditional sweets of Japan. Thank you so much for your sweet comment on my recipes! , I usually buy these at the Japanese grocery store already made. Then, cook everything until thickens. Thank you so much for writing your feedback! But it’s not the same type of rice flour used for recipes and can be found in regular supermarkets. Although I have followed the recipe but the middle of my dangos are raw. . In general, the portion of food is smaller and it’s pretty well-balanced healthy meal at home. All Rights Reserved. It will be a great experiment, and I should try freezing a couple to see. If you reduce the amount, it might not be as effective. Hope you enjoy this recipe! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Hi Brenda! Thank you for leaving your comment – it means a lot to me! Step 4: Serve Dango. We made these last night and they were such a hit! Hopefully next trial will be success! Hope you enjoy this recipe! Raw as in it’s not elastic and mochi-like, right? What I like about this dish is that it is quite satisfying without being overly sweet. P.S I have tried lots of your other recipes too and they’re all so delicious, this is now my go to place for Japanese recipes. Bet he hasn’t had it years. I highly recommend you to use Shiratamako. Do you need to add powdered sugar so that it won’t become grainey, or does regular granulated sugar work when preserving the tenderness of the dango? If so, you can buy shiratamako here online: http://www.japancentre.com/items/kimura-shokuhin-usagi-white-rice-flour-usagi-shiratama-ko, http://www.japancentre.com/items/maehara-seifun-gishi-sweet-rice-flour-shiratama-ko. Delicious, delicious, delicious! Stir the balls occasionally so they don’t stick on the bottom of the pot. This is awesome. The first time I made the dango, I also left them in the fridge overnight, and the next day they were rock-hard. If you make this recipe, snap a pic and hashtag it #justonecookbook — We love to see your creations on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! When I was cooking mine the other day, my brain must have gone into pasta mode because when I saw bits of the dough disconnecting from the rice balls, when boiling, I thought I had overcooked them. What I meant earlier is that Thai brand uses LONG grain rice, not short grain rice, so it is NOT the same thing. It should be 8 skewers. Glad to hear you and your daughter enjoyed it! Too bad matcha is expensive there. You can freeze them right away in an air tight container after step 5. Cook until the sauce boils and keep it warm. The Japanese short-grain rice is DIFFERENT from long-grain rice variety, and I believe the final result makes a difference. All images and content on this site are copyright protected. I wish I had read this before I made the dango. I’m glad the sauce was good. Hi Bond! You can omit sake/mirin. . which one is your recommen? Because it is easier to find Mochiko (Koda farm brand) in a lot of grocery stores in the US, we used Mochiko in this recipe. Once the dumplings are cooled, drain well and transfer to a tray (if you wet the tray, the dumplings won’t stick). I guess I did something wrong in the process…, Thanks for always answering my questions~, Rei, try adding a little more water. I’ve looked but no where local will sell it. Hi YuNing! Hi Alan! You can start boiling a large pot of water on low heat (See Step 8). If I get a chance to get the other rice flour, I’d love to try it that way, too! If you’re familiar with both Japanese rice and Thai rice, they are quite different. If I can make it with the rice grinding I’ll tell you if the result is OK or not. Repeat same process for second wooden skewers. I was just wondering, how long do these keep for? I only have glutinous rice flour and white rice flour by the Thai brand Rose. You can also grill over the direct heat (If you are going to place on a wire rack, dumplings tend to stick, so grease it). My fingers must have slipped. Yes, sugar release moisture so it helps the dango softer/tender to preserve for a longer time. Heat a non-stick frying pan at medium heat, place skewered Dango, and cook until lightly browned. I was very happy they didn’t disintegrate upon boiling and they were very good. Yes, you can. 240 g Tofu, soft. For kids. 2.5k. Are you based in UK (from Tesco and Asda)? Mitarashi Dango is a traditional Japanese sweet that makes for a great snack. Rilakkuma Mitarashi Dango… We want to cook them all at once, but also keeping them in good shapes. I hope I’m not missing out too much in terms of flavor. . And thanks for sharing how you adapted it so other readers can use your version. Apr 4, 2019 - Sweet Japanese dango dumpling "Mitarashi Dango" ricipe with tofu step by step photos and an instruction video. Hmmm what exact ingredients did you use? You can find it at Japanese sweet shops, of course, and also at supermarkets and convenience stores. Recently I actually tried using mochiko for the first time, and realized the texture is so different from Shiratamako. Just like the ones I ate in Japan. It sounds so delicious with berry jam and Nutella! Thanks for adding the note on reheating after freezing. In Japan, these dango packages are placed near cashier counters at room temperature because they are sold fast. Knowing that it’s not sold as fast, they are probably stored in the refrigerator section in the Japanese grocery stores outside of Japan. We usually use regular sugar, not powder sugar. Chinese light sauce will do? Hi Tracy! Mitarashi Dango (みたらし団子、御手洗団子) is a Japanese treat originating from Kyoto that is a type of skewered dango which has been covered in sweet soy sauce.. Mitarashi Dango is sold in many stores across Japan, however store bought dango have a higher sugar content than the dango sold at more traditional Japanese dango sweets shops and tea houses. Mitarashi Dango is a traditional Japanese rice dumpling smothered in an irresistibly sweet soy glaze. The recommended amount of sugar is 20% of flour’s weight (which is 40 grams). Yes, you can skip the grilling step. So it’s up to you if you want to use other variations of glutinous rice flour if that’s the only kind available to you. I’ll put it on my recipe list to share for the blog. I’ll let Fern know. are skewered on a stick and covered in a sweet soy glaze. There are so many different types of Dango in different regions in Japan. When you add tofu, the dango texture is softer than usual dango. Noriko and Yuko plan and develop recipes together for Japanese Cooking 101. “Tighter” as in texture…maybe more firm? And should I use Demerara instead of Caster Sugar? Were your dango bigger than mine? . Thanks! . This is Kibi Dango and no sauce. Ohh vanilla vodka! Is it necessary to grill the Dango or is it edible after boiling? I’ll add [optional] to my recipe too. To serve dango, arrange dango balls onto wooden skewers in order of green, white and pink. I tried it out yesterday and it turned out great! But I have it on good authority she made kibi-dango for his journey to onigashima. I love this recipe ! Delicious! , Ahh. In a small bowl, combine the potato/corn starch with a little cold water to make a slurry. I think it’s fun to experiment so we can make what we like the best. It may turn out fine, but like I said, switching out ingredients makes a huge difference in the end result, even if you’re following the recipe exactly. If you mix thoroughly, I don’t know why it has crispy thing (bits of flour?) Hi Mike! 7. I’m happy to hear you and your girlfriend enjoyed it! So glad to hear your husband enjoys them too! I’m sorry I cannot answer to your question regarding wheat flour…. Ahh thats sounds super. I love that story! I love to eat dango everytime I visit Japan. Yes, you can. I don’t know why it posted a rating. I just made this. dango should be hard and brittle? Hi Rebecca! I think if you have a food stall and you’re selling food at a festival, having things put on a stick is really nice, but at home, it’s not as quick or easy. If you give it a try, let me know. may I know what is mirin? Thank you so much for your feedback! Mitarashi dango mochi is a Japanese wagashi dessert: a small ball of sticky rice paste, usually served with shoyu caramel sauce (with soy sauce). Some readers have tried it using it. The chewy dumplings are mildly sweet and they get a hint of char from grilling. So shouldn’t it be 8 skewers? Kaz, I recommend just getting these items online. I was making it with only the mochiko and I cooked mine a little bit shorter than 6 minutes. . Thank you so much. pinterest. Today you can find Mitarashi Dango being sold at supermarkets, convenience stores and specialty sweet shops everywhere in Japan. Hi Linda! I watched some episodes of samurai gourmet, but I couldn’t keep watching kantaro the sweet tooth salaryman without cringing. , Sorry for my late response. Usually dango is made of shiratamako than mochiko for fine texture but I have seen many recipes with just mochiko only. Help???? Hi Lesley! So at the end, it depends on how accurate you want to make similar to dango in Japan. Then divide each one into 3 equal sized balls. Thank you lots for the recipe! Continue the rest of the balls and set aside. ! Some dango from the supermarket include Mizuame (syrup) to make it sweet and keep it softer. Just one last thing – when you make these homemade, we do not want to put in the refrigerator because dango made with glutinous rice flour and rice flour get hard/tough. I’m not sure where to get Mirin though – is it possible to replace it with something else? Place the dumplings in a preheated steamer and steam them on high heat for about 10 minutes. So glad you enjoyed this dish! If you buy Japanese kind, it uses Japanese short grain rice, instead of Chinese long grain rice, so it’s closer to the right Japanese mochi texture. xo. If you cook a little bit longer after floating, it should be completely cooked. I loved the chewiness of the dango (unfilled mochi dumplings), the char from the grill and the sweet and savory mitarashi sauce drizzled all over. Thank you. It was just just the opposite! It can easily be made vegan, because the ingredient list is quite simple, and can also be made gluten free with an appropriate soy sauce substitute. Easy recipe including sweet soy sauce recipe. We also did not grill the dango. I hope you had a wonderful stay in Japan! If you buy dango from a dango shop, their expiration day is usually at night, not even the next day. In a small pot, add all the ingredients for the sauce and stir. We have high sodium issue than diabetes I think. When you were boiling, were the dango floating on top? Condiments. So please use sweet rice flour (or sometimes called glutinous rice flour). Hungry for more? Thank you for kindly letting me know about copyright infringement. Hi Lotty! This particular mochi is pretty tough when you’re rolling – not very pliable to fill with red bean paste. i just bought some of these from a grocery store and found them in the refrigerator section. Thank you. These kushi dango coated with sweet soy sauce based sauce are called ... Mitarashi Kushi Dango. I’m very sorry for my late response (I’m in Japan now and spend less time in front of computer). Regarding the soy sauce base sauce… it’s sweet, but has soy sauce flavor. Is there an everday flour I can replace it with instead, like self raising flour or bread flour? Nov 7, 2016 - Mitarashi dango. of water; 5 bamboo skewers ^-^, Hi Oleander! Joshiko is processed differently, specific for Japanese sweets…. Did you add too much water to the dango dough or mitarashi sauce… If you added too much water for the dough, you need to add more flour. Easy recipe including sweet soy sauce recipe. Easy Recipes. Dango is soft and chewy like mochi, but not quite as sticky. The combination is the BEST, but you can make dango with Shiratamko only… however I’ve tried with mochiko and the result was very floury and it wasn’t right texture. Therefore I use granulated sugar for my recipes. However, the adding char on dango is optional, and you don’t have to if you like the texture before grilling dango. At a Japanese grocery store, you may find the third type of flour called Dangoko (団子粉). Love the cross-cultural aspect too! Did you use Japanese soy sauce? These storebought ones have special sweeteners (only available commercial cooking) that maintain soft even they are chilled. First, Japanese recipes (no judgment meant, this is just my experience) are a bit more finicky/delicate than Western recipes in terms of replacing one ingredient for another. I’ve never used rice flour and not sure if it’s bouncy mochi-like texture if you use rice flour. Hopefully it’s good as fresh one, so we don’t have to overeat mochi so much. Sorry I’m not very good with explaining. Hi Nami! Thank you so much for trying my recipe! . I personally like your recipe more. Try rice flour and glutinous rice flour both like I did (but that ratio is for Japanese flour though, hopefully same/similar). Recipe by Japanese Cooking 101. It’s widely available in non-Japanese/Asian stores. 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If I make dango today and leave it in the fridge, can I eat it tomorrow? If you live outside of Japan and tried some type of mochi / dango that are not made of Japanese ingredients, and consider that’s Japanese dessert all the time, I think the taste will be fine (as that’s all you know as “mochi / dango”.). The combination will give you the bouncy, chewy but not too sticky texture. and will be attempting to try it out. Hi, sorry, it’s me again. That did dry them out and they cracked slightly around the edges. The store doesn’t even have to be Japanese — I have a health food store near me, which is run by a Korean family, and they sell Japanese Mochiko there. The reason I asked is that it’s pretty fast to make these, so I highly recommend you make fresh one when you need it. It is the battle of Puebla when Mexico defeated the French. Mitarashi Dango (みたらし団子) is a type of dango, sweet rice dumplings, skewered onto a bamboo stick. Round dumplings are generally called dango, ... Mitarashi Kushi Dango. If you want to make dango, you will need both glutinous rice flour AND rice flour, especially for dango, the texture plays a big part in this dish. Beauty of home cooking! If you like the chewy mochi-like texture, you can decrease Joshinko to 40% and increase Shiratamako to 60%. hallo nami,thanks for the recipe..i’ve been looking for the dango recipe since i can’t find it in my living place..so i would like to make it myself i’ve tried your recipe, but i’m using chinese rice flour, i can’t find any japanese rice flour here. Maybe water and flour ratio? Some say it works (but they don’t know the real Japanese versions to compare) and some say it is not the same thing. Arigato for your kind comment! It’ll save a lot of trouble that way. Please let me know. https://www.justonecookbook.com/pantry_items/mirin/. So are tofu dango and mitarashi dango similar? I’d suggest ordering online. Once they float in the boiling water, cook 2-3 minutes longer, then remove from the water using a mesh strainer (or ladle) and place onto a plate lined with a paper towel. I think the person who posted that recipe was either Thai or Chinese. I’m so happy to hear you enjoy my recipes. Hello! I was just wondering if i could use Mochiko to make Dango? So… it’s up to you… you can make it, but the result might be disappointing if you have tried the real dango before. Whoops, there are a ton of comments and they just weren’t showing up. I love your recipes but I always have to omit sake/mirin as I’m Muslim. The jelly was harder, darker in color, the taste/smell wasn’t as pleasant or light as before. If sake is used for steaming, replace with water to steam. Mitarashi Dango … To achieve the perfect texture for the dumplings, you want to use the following two types of rice flours: My recommendation is equal proportion: 50-50 ratio for both flours. How long does dango stay good for? 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