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Dango Skewers (Gluten-Free)

Sweet and chewy mochi balls on skewers, glazed with a homemade sauce. Gluten-free version.

35m4 servings
Contains wheatContains soy
180 cal|5g protein|35g carbs|1g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Glutinous Rice Flour (Mochiko)
  • 1/2 cup Tofu (Silken)
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (Gluten-Free Tamari)
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin
  • 1 tablespoon Potato Starch

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a bowl, mix glutinous rice flour and silken tofu until a dough forms. Add water gradually until the dough is pliable.
  2. 2Roll the dough into small balls (about 2.54 cm in diameter).
  3. 3Bring a pot of water to a boil. Gently drop the mochi balls into the boiling water.
  4. 4Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the mochi balls float to the surface.
  5. 5Remove the mochi balls with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl of cold water.
  6. 6In a saucepan, combine gluten-free tamari, sugar, and mirin. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. 7Drain the mochi balls and thread them onto skewers.
  8. 8Brush the mochi skewers with the glaze and sprinkle with potato starch.

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