Dango (Sweet Japanese Dumplings)

Ingredients

DANGO

• 1 1/3 cups mochiko sweet rice flour
• 3/4 cup warm water
• katakuriko or potato starch or cornstarch

SAUCE

• 3/4-1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons katakuriko
• 1 1/2 tablespoons water

Directions

1. 1

   Combine the Mochiko slowly and gradually with the water in the mixing bowl, trying to get a solid-but-squishy dough.

2. 2

   Knead the dough well.

3. 3

   Make small round dumplings (or Dango) with the dough, roughly 1 inch in diameter at the most.

4. 4

   Steam the dango for 10-15 mins in the steamer on medium or high heat, depending on your steamer.

5. 5

   When they are done (brownled slightly) take them off and let the cool on a wire rack.

6. 6

   Mix the sugar, water (Larger mesurement) and soysauce in the small pan over a medium heat.

7. 7

   Combine the Katakuriko with the small tablespoon and a half of water.

8. 8

   When the sauce starts to boil, add the mixture in the cup to it, mix and remove from heat.

9. 9

   Grill the dango slightly and add the sauce to taste.

10. 10

    YUM! Anime-licous!