Zenzai Dango in Azuki
Treat yourself to a cozy bowl of "Zenzai Dango in Azuki," a traditional Japanese dessert that combines soft, chewy rice flour dumplings with a warm, velvety soup of sweetened azuki beans. This comforting treat is beautifully balanced with a hint of salt that enhances the natural sweetness of the azuki, making it perfect for those who adore harmoniously layered flavors. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is surprisingly simple to make, featuring just a handful of pantry-friendly ingredients like glutinous rice flour and canned azuki beans. It's a delightful, gluten-free way to indulge in Japanese cuisine, whether you're looking for a mid-afternoon snack or a sweet ending to a meal. Serve this zenzai piping hot for the ultimate cozy dessert experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams Glutinous rice flour
- 120 ml Water
- 400 grams Canned or cooked sweetened azuki beans
- 250 ml Water (for soup)
- 1 tablespoon Sugar (optional)
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour with 120 ml of water. Mix until a smooth, pliable dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add a teaspoon of water at a time until the correct consistency is reached.
Roll the dough into small, bite-sized balls (about 2 cm in diameter). Set aside.
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Gently drop the dango balls into the boiling water. Cook until they float to the surface (approximately 3–5 minutes). Remove and transfer the cooked dango to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process.
In a separate pot, combine the sweetened azuki beans, 250 ml of water, and a pinch of salt. If you prefer a sweeter soup, stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Drain the dango balls from the cold water and gently add them to the simmering azuki bean soup. Cook together for 2–3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Ladle the zenzai into bowls and serve warm. Enjoy the soft dango paired with the rich, sweet azuki bean soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 163 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 316.1 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.6 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 124.6 g | ||
| Protein | 29.8 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1253 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
