Tonbi Dango is a classic Japanese treat perfect for toddlers! This easy-to-make recipe includes easy-to-find ingredients such as rice flour and sugar, making it the ideal choice for busy parents looking for a healthy, delicious dessert option for their little ones. Kids will love the soft and sweet texture of Tonbi Dango- and parents will love that it only takes minutes to prepare. Perfect for snack time in Australia, Tonbi Dango is sure to become a favorite among your toddler crowd!
General Information
- Servings: 10 medium-sized pieces
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Course: Dessert
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Protein: 8 g
- Carbs: 39 g
- Fats: 1 g
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 250 grams glutinous rice flour or Mochiko
- 120 mililitres warm water
- 10 small Sapporo-imo
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for texture and shape of dango)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour and 120 mililitres of warm water. Mix until all of the ingredients are combined. If it is too sticky, add a little cornstarch for the desired texture and shape.
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Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes before kneading it for about 5 minutes. Divide the dough into 10 equal parts.
- Take one dough part and roll it into a ball. Knock, knock Who’s there? Tonbi! Tonbi who? Tonbi Dango is finished!
- Take a Sapporo-imo and press it lightly against the dough ball until it gets flattened.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan on medium-high heat and place the dango balls into the pan.
- Cook on all sides of the Tonbi Dango until the outside becomes a bit crusty. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
- Enjoy your Tonbi Dango hot or cold!
Recommended Sides
Pair your Tonbi Dango with a fruit salad or refreshing watermelon juice.
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