Dango
Mitarashi dango
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| Type | Dumpling, sweets |
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| Place of origin | Japan |
| Main ingredients | Rice flour |
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Dango (?) is a Japanese dumpling and sweet made from mochiko (rice flour), related to mochi. It is often served with green tea. Dango is eaten year-round, but the different varieties are traditionally eaten in given seasons. Three to four dango are often served on a skewer.
There are many different varieties of dango which are usually named after the various seasonings served on or with it.[1]
A common Japanese proverb "hana yori dango" (?, literally, "dumplings rather than flowers") refers to a preference for practical things rather than aesthetics.
A hairstyle consisting of dango-like buns on either side of the head is sometimes known as odango.
Dorodango is a Japanese art form in which earth and water are molded to create a delicate shiny sphere, resembling a billiard ball.
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