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Make the sushi vinegarand the kinshi tamago (shredded omelette -.
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Make ready 4 glasses or cups.
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Roll 2 slices of smoked salmon at once, and put a single salmon caviar egg in the middle.
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Cut the cucumber slices in half, and cut out the red bell pepper in whatever shape you like.
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Put the bell pepper bit on a cocktail stick.
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Layer the colored rice in each glass or cup in this order: the aonori rice first, then the sesame rice and the pink denbu rice.
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You can make 4 cup's worth.
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Layer the colored rice in each glass or cup in this order: the green (aonori) rice first, then the sesame rice and the pink denbu rice.
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You can make 4 cup's worth.
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Top each portion with more denbu, then some kinshi tamago.
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You can make 4 portions worth of kinshi tamago from one usuyaki tamago (thin omelette).
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Put the salmon rose on top, using a cucumber slice as a leaf, and poke in the red pepper heart to finish.
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The color of denbu varies depending on the brand, so adjust the amount depending on how pink the denbu you have is.
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If you put in too much the rice will be too sweet so be careful!
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You can also make pink rice by mixing salmon flakes with plain rice.
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Green rice can be made by mixing in green nozawana furikake (rice sprinkles) with plain rice too
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To make a diamond shape: Wash out a milk carton very well, and cut off the top and bottom.
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Scissors are best for cutting off the top, and a cutting knife for the bottom.
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Cut the remaining carton into 4 evenly sized pieces, using a ruler for accuracy.
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Form each piece into a diamond shape.
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Moisten the insides a little to make it easier to unmold the rice.
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A mister is best for this task.
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Fill each carton mold with layered rice, as with the cup version, pressing down with a spoon.
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Sprinkle the tops of each evenly with 1 teaspoon of denbu.
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Top with kinshi tamago.
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Cover the top with plastic wrap and press lightly, then remove the mold.
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Decorate the tops of each portion as with the cup version.
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You could make a tiny hina doll shaped decoration if you like.
