{"id":"recipe_1b4ef18f11","slug":"mitarashi-dango","title":"Mitarashi Dango","description":"A classic East Asian snack featuring chewy rice dumplings skewered and charred, then coated in a sweet and savory soy sauce glaze.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":40,"activeMinutes":30},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"100g Shiratamako (glutinous rice flour)","name":"Glutinous Rice Flour","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"powder","notes":"also known as Shiratamako","group":"dumplings","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"100g Joshinko (non-glutinous rice flour)","name":"Rice Flour","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"powder","notes":"non-glutinous variety, also known as Joshinko","group":"dumplings","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 tbsp sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":25,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"granulated","notes":"for the dough","group":"dumplings","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"150ml warm water","name":"Warm Water","quantity":150,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"warm","notes":"approximate amount for dough consistency","group":"dumplings","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"4 tbsp sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"for the glaze","group":"glaze","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 tbsp soy sauce","name":"Soy Sauce","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"glaze","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"2 tbsp mirin","name":"Mirin","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"glaze","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"4 tbsp water","name":"Water","quantity":60,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"for the glaze mixture","group":"glaze","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 tbsp potato starch","name":"Potato Starch","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"powder","notes":"mixed with a little water as a slurry","group":"glaze","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a medium bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour, rice flour, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Mix well.","group":"Dumplings","title":"Combine the glutinous rice flour, rice flour, and 2 tablespoons of sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dumplings"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Gradually add warm water while stirring. Knead the dough until it is smooth and has the consistency of an earlobe. If it's too dry, add a tiny bit more water; if too wet, add a dash of rice flour.","group":"Dumplings","title":"Gradually add warm water while stirring","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dumplings"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Divide the dough and roll into 36 small balls (about 2cm in diameter).","group":"Dumplings","title":"Divide the dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dumplings"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully drop the dango balls into the water. Once they float to the surface, cook for an additional 2 minutes.","group":"Dumplings","title":"Bring a large pot of water","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Dumplings"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove the dango with a slotted spoon and immediately place them in a bowl of ice water to cool and set the texture.","group":"Dumplings","title":"Remove the dango","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dumplings"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Drain the dango and thread 3 balls onto each bamboo skewer. Lightly sear the skewered dango in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat or on a grill until they have golden-brown char marks.","group":"Dumplings","title":"Drain the dango and thread 3 balls","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dumplings"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"In a small saucepan, combine 4 tablespoons sugar, soy sauce, mirin, 4 tablespoons water, and potato starch. Stir until the starch is fully dissolved.","group":"Glaze","title":"Combine 4 tablespoons sugar, soy sauce, mirin, 4 tablespoons water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Glaze"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Heat the glaze over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and becomes translucent and glossy.","group":"Glaze","title":"Heat the glaze over medium heat, stirring constantly","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Glaze"},{"id":"instruction-9","text":"Brush the glaze generously over the charred dango skewers and serve immediately.","group":"Glaze","title":"Brush the glaze generously","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Glaze"}],"notes":"Mitarashi dango is best served fresh and warm. If the dough is too dry, add water a teaspoon at a time. If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 15 minutes before use to prevent burning.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["boil","sear"],"equipment":["Mixing bowl","Large pot","Slotted spoon","Ice water bath","Bamboo skewers","Non-stick pan or grill","Small saucepan"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","dairy_free","egg_free","nut_free","gluten_free"],"allergens":["soy"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":12,"unit":"skewer","note":"3 dumplings per skewer"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Dango are best fresh, but the dumplings can be boiled ahead of time and kept in water for a few hours. Sear and glaze just before serving."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store unglazed dango in an airtight container at room temperature. They will harden in the fridge. Reheat by lightly steaming or boiling for 1 minute.","reheatingNotes":"Steam for 2-3 minutes to restore chewiness."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_1b4ef18f11%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=aa85be72-5fb4-423f-a0fe-6a9f006156ae","imageAlt":"Mitarashi Dango — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["chewy","sweet","savory","japanese","mochi","skewer","street food"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Mitarashi Dango","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:28:19.421Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:28:19.421Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_ca9c87ad67","slug":"injeolmi-korean-rice-cakes","title":"Injeolmi (Korean Rice Cakes)","description":"A classic Korean dessert consisting of chewy, soft rice cakes made from glutinous rice flour and coated in nutty, toasted soybean powder.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_ca9c87ad67%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=385f6364-55ea-4845-ab94-8ac79d9d42d0","imageAlt":"Injeolmi (Korean Rice Cakes) — recipe cover","tags":["korean","rice cake","mochi","gluten free","vegan","chewy","soybean","traditional"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_ccccb482e4","slug":"kakigori-japanese-shaved-ice","title":"Kakigori (Japanese Shaved Ice)","description":"A light and airy traditional Japanese dessert made of finely shaved ice flavored with sweet syrups and topped with condensed milk or traditional ingredients like sweetened red beans.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_ccccb482e4%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=9bded2bc-0f7d-4a29-a087-57febe37da7e","imageAlt":"Kakigori (Japanese Shaved Ice) — recipe cover","tags":["kakigori","shaved ice","japanese dessert","summer","refreshing","cold treat"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":4},{"id":"recipe_fe47d48a74","slug":"patbingsu-korean-shaved-ice","title":"Patbingsu (Korean Shaved Ice)","description":"A classic Korean summer treat featuring snowy shaved ice topped with sweet red bean paste, chewy rice cakes, and creamy condensed milk.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_fe47d48a74%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=26197653-fe28-4705-bcc9-a99fc3eeffb9","imageAlt":"Patbingsu (Korean Shaved Ice) — recipe cover","tags":["patbingsu","shaved ice","korean dessert","red bean","summer","refreshing","mochi"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":4}]}