dango

Dango is a representative Asian dessert made of sweet rice cakes on a skewer. In Japan, it's called "dango" and is a common snack enjoyed during cherry blossom viewing and festivals.

Dango is typically made by threading 3-4 small rice cakes onto a wooden skewer. It's even more delicious when brushed with a sweet soy sauce or red bean paste glaze.

Dango, a traditional Japanese dessert, originates from small glutinous rice flour cakes threaded onto skewers. Depending on the season and region, it can be enjoyed in various flavors such as cherry blossom, green tea, and black sesame. Recently, it has also gained popularity on social media as a visually appealing dessert.

During Japanese festivals (matsuri) or cherry blossom viewing season, street vendors selling dango are a common sight. In Korea, it's readily available in Japanese dessert cafes and at festivals. Recently, Korean interpretations of dango have also emerged.