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Mitarashi dango is a traditional Japanese street food. It's made up of small round mochi (glutinous rice balls) skewered on bamboo sticks and covered in a sweet and salty soy sauce glaze.

The process involves making small balls from sweet rice flour dough, boiling them until they become mochi, skewering them onto sticks and grilling them. Finally, they are coated with a sweet soy glaze.

Since it's made mainly from glutinous rice, mitarashi dango itself is gluten-free. However, the sauce may contain soy sauce, which sometimes contains gluten. Always check the ingredients if you have a gluten intolerance.

'Mitarashi' refers to the sweet-salty soy glaze that is used on the dango. It adds a unique flavor to the rice ball snack.

Mitarashi dango is usually vegan as it's typically made from plant-based ingredients including rice flour and soy sauce. However, do check to make sure the specific brand doesn't use any animal-derived ingredients.

While mitarashi dango is often consumed as a snack or dessert, it doesn't necessarily have to be limited to that. It can be served as part of a meal or a tea time treat.

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Yes, there are different styles and flavors of dango in Japan. Mitarashi is only one variant, there are others like Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) dango, Tsukimi (moon viewing) dango, and more.

Mitarashi dango has a unique taste of sweet and salty, with a chewy texture. The sauce is made from soy sauce, sugar, and starch which provides a caramel-like flavor.

Mitarashi dango is best eaten fresh, but it can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. It's not recommended to keep it longer than that as it may lose its texture and flavor.

Mitarashi dango originated in Japan, where it's a popular sweet treat often sold at street stalls, especially during festivals.

Yes, you can freeze mitarashi dango. Simply place it in a freezer-safe bag or container. However, the texture might change slightly upon thawing.

Mitarashi dango has a high carbohydrate content due to its rice base. It's low in fat but can be high in sugar due to the sweet sauce. While it can be part of a balanced diet, it shouldn't be overconsumed.

Yes, you can make mitarashi dango at home. You just need glutinous rice flour, sugar, soy sauce, and some bamboo skewers.

The traditional recipe of mitarashi dango doesn't include nuts. However, always check the ingredients and the packaging for any allergen information before consuming.

There's no specific etiquette for eating dango. They're casual snack foods typically enjoyed at room temperature.