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| Type | Sweets,Dumpling |
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| Place of origin | Japan |
| Main ingredients | Rice flour |
| Other information | Unicode Emoji 🍡 |
Dango (団子) is a Japanesedumpling made with regularrice flour andglutinous rice flour.[1] They are usually made in round shapes, and three to five pieces are served on askewer, which is calledkushi-dango (串団子). The pieces are eaten with sugar, syrup,red bean paste, and other sweeteners. Generally,dango falls under the category ofwagashi (Japanese confectionery), and is often served withgreen tea. It is eaten year-round, but the different varieties are traditionally eaten in given seasons.Dango is sometimes compared withmochi, but is different in that mochi is generally made only with glutinous rice.
A popular type ofdango, thehanami dango, has been made into aUnicodeemoji (🍡).
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The many different varieties ofdango are usually named after the various seasonings served on or with it.[2]
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A commonJapanese proverb "hana yori dango" (花より団子; literally, "dango rather than flowers") refers to a preference for practical things rather than aesthetics.
Ahairstyle consisting ofdango-like buns on either side of the head is sometimes known asodango.
Dorodango is a Japanese art form in which earth and water are molded to create a delicate, shiny sphere, resembling a billiard ball.
Bánh hòn is a specialty dessert ofPhan Thiet. The cake is made from tapioca flour, coconut, roasted peanuts, salt and sugar. When finished, it is rolled over shredded coconut and skewered like Japanese dango.[citation needed]
The Unicodeemoji character 🍡 is used to resemblehanami dango. The character was introduced in October 2010.[5]
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