Niigata Sasa Dango Delight

Niigata Sasa Dango Delight is a traditional Japanese sweet treat originating from the Niigata region. These delightful dumplings are made with a combination of sticky rice flour and sweet red bean paste, wrapped in a fragrant bamboo leaf. The result is a delicious and visually appealing dessert that is perfect for any occasion.

Niigata Sasa Dango Delight

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups mochiko (sweet rice flour)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 cup sweet red bean paste
  • 12 bamboo leaves

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the mochiko, sugar, and water to form a smooth dough.
  2. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape them into small balls.
  3. Flatten each ball and place a small amount of sweet red bean paste in the center.
  4. Wrap the dough around the red bean paste and form it into a round shape.
  5. Wrap each dango with a bamboo leaf and secure it with a piece of string.
  6. Boil the dango in a pot of water for 15 minutes.
  7. Remove the dango from the water and let them cool before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
2g
Fat
1g

Supplies

Pot Bowl

Tools

String

Serving suggestions

Serve the Niigata Sasa Dango Delight as a sweet ending to a Japanese meal or as a delightful snack with green tea.

Tips & tricks

Soak the bamboo leaves in water before wrapping the dango to make them more pliable and prevent them from burning during cooking.

Cost

$10