This is yet another authentic-but-fusion treat from Kamome that I was very satisfied with. When I saw the combination of green tea, anko (Japanese red bean paste) and kinako, I knew it was a winning combination and instantly pounced on it, and I was right. This is called "Kinako Anko Dango", and is in essence a matcha bun spread with anko and kinako butter (or toasted soy butter, like Wow Butter ). This is then sprinkled with kinako powder. So I would call it a "Kinako Anko Sandwich with Matcha Bun". Although the official name is "dango", which refers to the Japanese chewy glutinous rice balls, normally skewered in 3s on a stick, there is actually no dango or glutinous rice mochi in this at all. The dango seems to just refer to the shape of the bread, which you can see is shaped like the outline of 3 balls in a row. (I personally prefer that it has no real dango or mochi inside, as I am not fond of the sticky texture and also don't think such mochi con...
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