Mitarashi Dango

Mitarashi Dango is a delectable Japanese street food that's bound to tantalize your taste buds. This traditional treat consists of skewered rice dumplings brushed with a sweet and savory soy glaze. You can find it in bustling food stalls and Japanese street food festivals.

With a perfect balance of flavors, Mitarashi Dango is on the list of the most popular Japanese street foods. The soft and chewy texture of the dumplings pairs harmoniously with the rich and sticky Mitarashi sauce. This sauce, made from soy sauce, sugar, and a hint of mirin, imparts a luscious glaze that adds depth and character to each bite. As you take your first nibble, the sweetness instantly dances on your palate, followed by the subtle notes that linger pleasantly.

One of the pleasures of indulging in Mitarashi Dango is watching it being prepared right before your eyes. Skewers of freshly grilled dango are meticulously glazed with tantalizing sauce, imparting an appetizing shine. Served warm, this morsel is perfect for savoring on a chilly day or enjoying as a midday snack during your exploration of Japan's vibrant streets.

Recipe for Mitarashi Dango:

• Put 100g rice flour, 100g glutinous rice flour, and 7 teaspoons of sugar in a large bowl, and mix well. Slowly sprinkle 150ml of warm water, and knead well until the dough is smooth. Divide the dough into small round balls like dumplings.

• Boil a pot of water. When the water boils, put the dough balls in and boil them like dumplings. When the dough floats, take it out and immediately put it in a bowl of cold water.

• Skewer the cake onto a bamboo stick, 1 skewer will have about 4-5 pieces of cake. Place the cake on the grill and grill evenly on all sides for about 4 minutes.

• Boil the mixture of soy sauce, sugar, mirin, and water. Mix cornstarch with water to get a smooth, slightly viscous mixture. After the soy sauce boils, pour cornstarch into the pot and stir until the sauce is slightly thick and thickens, then turn off the heat.

• Place the cake on a plate spread the sauce on top of the cake and enjoy.