Mitarashi Kushi Dango
Mitarashi Kushi Dango is a traditional Japanese sweet featuring dumplings coated in a sweet soy glaze.
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Instructions
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Preheat a steamer.
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Combine rice flour types and sugar in a bowl. Gradually add hot water, stirring until a rough dough forms.
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Knead the dough until smooth, then divide into 15 equal pieces and roll into balls.
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Steam the dumplings for 10 minutes on high heat.
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Once cooled slightly, slide 3 dumplings onto each bamboo skewer.
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For the glaze, combine water, sugar, and soy sauce in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
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Stir in the starch slurry, bring to a boil again, then turn off the heat.
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Pan-fry or grill the skewered dumplings until they have light grill marks.
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Brush the prepared mitarashi sauce over the dumplings and serve immediately.