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Shiratama Dango

Shiratama Dango

Japanese
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27 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps

27 min · 6 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

About this dish

Small, snow-white rice flour dumplings with a soft, springy bite, simmered until they float, cooled in iced water, and served with fresh strawberries and a dark sugar syrup.

Allergy Info

None

Diet Info

Vegan

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Strawberries100 g

Dried Goods

  • Glutinous rice flour150 g
  • Water130 ml

Oils & Condiments

  • Kuromitsu (brown sugar syrup)60 ml

Utensils

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Slotted spoon

Method

1

Knead the glutinous rice flour with the water in a mixing bowl until it forms a smooth, soft dough that does not stick to your hands.

Approx. 6 minutes
2

Divide into 16 pieces, roll into balls and press a small dimple into the centre of each with your fingertip.

Approx. 8 minutes
3

Bring a saucepan of water to the boil and cook the dumplings for 3 minutes until they float to the surface.

Approx. 4 minutes
4

Lift out with a slotted spoon straight into a bowl of iced water to cool and firm up.

Approx. 3 minutes
5

Drain well and divide between bowls with the sliced strawberries.

Approx. 4 minutes
6

Drizzle with the kuromitsu syrup to serve.

Approx. 2 minutes