Rice dumpling is one of the easiest Japanese sweets. And sauce is a bit southern taste with coconut milk.

My mother taught me this recipe, but I used shiitake mushrooms instead of shrimp so that vegetarians could eat it too, and I also omitted the egg white in the original recipe. This is the sister recipe of "Lotus root dumplings (in clear soup)".The key is to put just a little bit of grated ginger (including the juice), but if you use too much, it will be too strong so watch out (you can use grated ginger from a tube).After you have grated most of the lotus root, chop up the last little bit left and add it too.I used the Step 7 dumplings in a clear soup in. Recipe by Saishokubeginnernano

I received potatoes from Hokkaido, so I made these.In Step 1, soak the potato in a bowl of water briefly before cooking!In Step 4, cook the dumplings until they are slightly browned. They taste better that way when they're coated with the sauce, which will flavor the dumplings.If you like lots of sauce, double the amount of the sweet-savory sauce. Recipe by bvivid

I made this for the birthday party of a friend who loves sweets.I wanted to make the very best for my friend. This recipe is the result of a few hours of carefully adjusting and making notes about the flavoring ingredients!Be sure to add the katakuriko dissolved in water a little at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency.The leftover syrup is good for potato mochi too!If you use only shiratamako, these will stick to the pan when you brown them, but if you add dumpling flour as well, they won't stick. Recipe by Popotankobu

I had some leftover kimchi, plus I didn't want to bother with chopping up and salt-massaging cabbage!Squeeze out the kimchi very well or the gyoza dumplings will be watery. The mayonnaise is used as a binder for the filling instead of egg.The cheese adds mildness and richness to the filling.Cook the 'wings' on the dumplings until they are crispy. Recipe by ma2003co

I am a fan of Issei crab-flavored processed fish sticks, and I often use them. My family loves rice dumplings, so I combined the two. My family loves these! I really recommend this.Add enough tofu to the rice dumplings so that they become soft like your earlobes. You can use green onions, aonori seaweed, or green peas in place of the shiso leaves, if you wish. You can add either processed cheese or melting cheese. These also taste great if you cover them with the sauce while warm. They stay soft even the next day. Recipe by Renbasu

I usually make croquettes with leftover taro, but since breadcrumbs are tricky to use and I'm watching my calories, I took a hint from my favorite taro mochi, and tried this recipe. It turned out great!I pan-fried these, but if calories are not a concern, you can also deep-fry them!The ankake sauce has a very strong flavor, so dilute with water if you prefer a thinner sauce. Recipe by John Lee Cooker

I had some tofu and crab stick that were nearing their best-by dates, so I made this and it was a hit.If you are using umeboshi plums, chop them into a paste with a knife. This recipe is delicious chilled in the refrigerator and served over rice. My family likes this with plenty of ume plums and crab stick. Recipe by Akkorin mama

I wanted to enjoy a tasty dish of simmered taro and lotus potatoes.Just put everything in the pan and simmer. Just add chicken stock powder and oyster sauce to a regular simmered dish for a different taste.If you have time, let cool so the flavours meld. Recipe by Jina shufu

Wild sesame is very similar to black sesame seeds used in sweets. Since the flavor is so good, I use it in place of regular sesame seeds when cooking. It also supposedly contains neutral fats and helps lower cholesterol, so eating it will apparently help you live 10 years longer. Plus, I can use it often to make local dishes from my hometown, which is why it's one of my favorite ingredients.-Boil the gnocchi over medium heat to create a plump and delicious texture straight through to the centers.-Roast the wild sesame in a frying pan over low heat until they begin to pop. Grinding the seeds with a mortar and pestle enhances their flavor. Recipe by *chifon*

We had crab for dinner one night, so I used the leftovers to make this fried rice the next day. Recipe by yamita

I love regular mochi, but I thought I could get an even chewier texture with taro root potatoes. As expected, they turned out great! They're also delicious coated in kinako powder.Be careful not burn yourself when peeling off the skins! When forming the mixture into patties, if it's too sticky, dampen your hands lightly in water. Cooking them in a liberal amount of oil will give them a nice golden color and will enhance the taste, too! Recipe by Mhimawari