The Mochi Mitarashi Dango団子(だんご)
One of the most typical Japanese sweets is definitely on the Mitarashi Dango.
Mochi is one that is covered and filled with a delicious molasses made with Soy Sauce, Sugar and Starch. There is a variety native to Hokkaido which is made from potato flour and baked with shoyu ( soy sauce ).
But the most fascinating Mitarashi Dango is the story of its origin. An old story tells how an Emperor before entering the Temple washed his hands in the Rio Mitarashi suddenly the crystal waters of the river came a bubble that preceded the four. It is assumed that this story fascinated the Japanese of the time and came a sweet to commemorate the Mitarashi Dango.
The truth is that this delicious and if you have not had a chance to prove you can do it now by clicking here. >. <
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