Ikinari Dango (Steamed sweet potato and red bean cakes)
A simple, old-fashioned confection from Kumamoto

About Ikinari Dango (Steamed sweet potato and red bean cakes)

Ikinari Dango is a traditional Kumamoto confection with a simple, old-fashioned flavor. Slices of sweet potato and chunky sweet red bean paste are wrapped in rolled-out wheat-flour dough and steamed.
The lightly salted, chewy dough pairs perfectly with the fluffy sweet potato and the sweetness of the bean paste. Ikinari Dango is popular as both a classic snack and a souvenir.
The name is said to have two related meanings: the cakes could be made quickly to serve unexpected guests, and they are easy to prepare by wrapping raw sweet potato slices in the dough before steaming.

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