Easy Tofu Mitarashi Dango (Japanese Rice Dumplings with Sweet Soy Glaze)

Name: Easy Tofu Mitarashi Dango (Japanese Rice Dumplings with Sweet Soy Glaze)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 100 g glutinous rice flour (shiratamako or mochiko); 125 g silken tofu (+ 1-2 tsp extra if dough seems dry); 2 tbsp light brown sugar; 2 tbsp mirin; 2 tsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu); 1 tbsp cold water; ¼ tsp cornstarch

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

With a rich soy glaze, subtle charred aroma and satisfying chewy texture, these mitarashi dango hit every craving in a single bite. Simple to make and naturally plant-based too!

Updated at: Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:50:23 GMT