Black Syrup and Kinako

This is one of the most popular dumpling recipes in my cooking class.

Ingrediants - Serves 4

20 Tofu Shiratama Dango (see recipe)

Black syrup

60g (2oz) rapadura or panela sugar

50ml (1¾fl oz) water

Kinako mixture

2 tablespoon kinako

2 tablespoon rapadura or panela sugar

Pinch of salt

1. To prepare the black syrup, bring the water and 30g (1oz) of brown sugar to the boil over a medium heat in a small saucepan.

2. Stirring continuously, reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes or until the syrup has slightly thickened.

3. Set aside to cool.

4. Combine the kinako, pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon brown sugar together.

5. Roll the dumplings into the mixture in order to coat well.

6. To serve, drizzle the black syrup over the kinako-coated dumplings.