Japanese dango

I've posted dango here before in various presentations, but today I thought I'd go with the very traditional presentation of kushi dango, which is dango threaded on bamboo skewers, lightly grilled, and spread with a variety of sauces. The sauces shown in the photo, from left to right are: mitarashi (sweet soy-based), matcha (green tea powder), and goma (black sesame). My recipe of choice for basic dango is the one where silken tofu is mixed with shiramatako: details can be found on my…

Hanami Dango

Here’s our easy mitarashi dango recipe to recreate this sweet japanese rice dumplings with a sweet and savoury sauce at home. We will be showing you the best way to make this delightful treat without tofu in our recipe below.

Cherry blossom season in Japan brings more than just beautiful flowers - it ushers in cherished traditions that have been celebrated for generations. Among these is Hanami Dango, a simple yet elegant dessert of three colorful rice dumplings served on bamboo skewers. These sweet treats are as much a part of spring celebrations as the falling petals themselves.