Mitarashi Dango For Cherry Blossom Viewing Parties

1. 1

   Put both the flours for the dumplings into a bowl and mix with a wooden spatula while pouring in the warm water.

2. 2

   Once the water is added, mix the dough with your hand and gather it all together into a ball.

3. 3

   If you keep kneading the crumbly dough, it will eventually form a ball like this.

4. 4

   Place handfuls of the dough from Step 3 into a steamer so that they don't overlap and steam for 20-25 minutes.

5. 5

   While the dough from Step 4 is still hot, add it to a mortar and pound it with a rolling pin or something similar until it becomes sticky like mochi.

6. 6

   Once cooled, roll into balls and stick on skewers.

7. 7

   Put the ingredients for the mitarashi sauce into a saucepan and cook over a low heat.

8. 8

   Simmer and continue to stir the sauce until it starts to thicken.

9. 9

   Give the dumplings a go on the grill if you feel like it then cover in the sauce or anko to finish.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.