Even Lord Kiyomasa would be surprised! Experience the delicious taste of traditional sweets and make three-colored Ikinari Dango
This is an experience plan that allows you to easily enjoy making Kumamoto's local sweets, "Ikinari Dango," from making the dough to finishing it.
Why not try making and tasting "Ikinari Dango," a local confectionery that represents Kumamoto?
In this experience, you will be able to make your own original Ikinari Dango, which is made by wrapping sweet potato and bean paste in colorful dough made from natural ingredients from Aso, Kumamoto, and steaming it.
You will experience the entire process, from milling the flour to wrapping, steaming, and tasting the dumplings. You will end up with cute looking dumplings with a simple, gentle taste.
Held indoors, it's perfect for rainy days. This is an experience activity unique to Aso that is recommended for families, couples, groups of friends, and even foreign tourists.
What is Kumamoto's local sweet, "Ikinari Dango"?
Ikinari Dango is a traditional Kumamoto confectionery made with plenty of local Aso ingredients. Its appeal lies in its simple taste, made by wrapping sweet potato and red bean paste in dough and steaming it. The name comes from the Kumamoto dialect "Ikinari" (meaning easily or immediately), and it has long been a popular way to treat unexpected guests. One theory is that it has been eaten since the Edo period, during the time of Lord Kato Kiyomasa, famous for Kumamoto Castle.
The fluffy texture and freshly steamed aroma are exceptional! Why not create some travel memories with these colorful, modern Ikinari Dango?
[Features of the experience]
Rain or shine! Since it's held indoors, you can enjoy it without worrying about the weather.
Enjoyable for three generations! From toddlers to seniors, it's easy to make for anyone, regardless of age or gender, even if it's your first time.
Specially selected ingredients from Kumamoto and Aso! We use rice, flour, sweet potatoes, and more from Kumamoto and Aso.
The fun of choosing! The dough comes in three colors: matcha, purple, and orange, and the filling can be red bean paste or cream cheese.
Made in cute mini sizes! Enjoy a variety of flavors and looks.
【Experience Schedule】
Reception and introduction : Hand washing, putting on an apron, introduction to ingredients and cooking process
Making glutinous rice flour : Using a mortar, grind the glutinous rice flour used in the dough yourself
Making the dough : Knead wheat flour and glutinous rice flour, and add water to make the dough.
Wrapping : Stretch the dough, wrap it around the sweet potato and red bean paste, and shape it into a dumpling.
Steaming : Heat in a steamer. While waiting, enjoy some green tea from Minamiaso.
Photo shoot and tasting : Take a commemorative photo with the finished dumplings and enjoy the delicious taste together
Closing : End with "Thank you for the meal!"
