Strawberry Bliss Dango

Experience the perfect balance of soft, chewy dango with the refreshing sweetness of ripe strawberries. These adorable strawberry-flavored dumplings are sure to delight your taste buds and satisfy your sweet cravings. A delightful treat to share with loved ones or simply enjoy on your own.
ingredients
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/4 cup strawberry puree
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon potato starch (optional, for dusting)
- 8 ripe strawberries
- 2 tablespoons condensed milk (optional, for drizzling)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
steps
- 1.
In a mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour, strawberry puree, and sugar until a smooth dough forms.
- 2.
Divide the dough into small, equal portions and roll each into a ball.
- 3.
Flatten each ball slightly and place a whole strawberry inside, sealing the dough around it.
- 4.
Bring a pot of water to a boil and gently drop in the strawberry-filled dango. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
- 5.
Remove the dango from the pot and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to cool and firm up.
- 6.
Once cooled, lightly dust the dango with potato starch to prevent sticking.
- 7.
Skewer 2-3 dango on a bamboo skewer, repeating until all are used.
- 8.
Optional: Drizzle condensed milk over the dango for extra sweetness and garnish with fresh mint leaves.