As the weather gets warmer and spring blooms all around us, what better way to celebrate than with a delicious and traditional Japanese treat? Let us introduce you to Hanami Dango, also known as \u82b1\u898b\u56e3\u5b50. This tasty treat makes for the perfect snack or dessert during your cherry blossom viewing parties.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of Mochiko rice flour
- 1/3 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of warm water
- Food coloring (red and green)
- Kinako (soybean flour)
Instructions:
1. Start by mixing your Mochiko rice flour and sugar in a bowl. Gradually add warm water while stirring the mixture until it forms a smooth dough.
2. Split the dough into 3 equal portions. Color one portion with green food coloring, one with red, and leave the last one white.
3. Roll each portion of dough into small balls, approximately 2 cm in diameter.
4. Boil a pot of water and add your Dango balls into the pot. Cook for approximately 2 - 3 minutes or until they float up to the surface.
5. Once cooked, remove your Dango balls from the pot and place them in cold water. This will help to give them a chewy texture.
6. Skewer your Dango balls, alternating between white, green, and red.
7. Toast your Kinako flour in a dry pan until golden brown. Serve your skewered Dango balls by dipping them into the Kinako flour.
These Hanami Dango skewers are not only beautiful, but they also have a unique and delicious taste. The chewy texture of the Dango works perfectly with the nutty and toasty flavor of the Kinako flour. Trust us, this is a treat you don’t want to miss out on this spring! Gather your friends and family and enjoy these sweet treats as you marvel at the beauty all around you. Bon appétit!
