Homemade Fresh Wheat Gluten from Kyoto

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   Place the ingredients in a bowl and mix.

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   When it comes together, place onto the counter and knead.

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   It will be sticky at first but be patient!

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   After kneading for 10 minutes, the stickiness will disappear and will become easier to peel off your work surface.

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   Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth.

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   Set in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

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   After 1 hour, add water to the bowl and rinse the dough while rubbing it with your hands.

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   Rub and rub.

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   Do this for 20-30 minutes.

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    When the water becomes cloudy, exchange it with clean water.

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    I always watch TV while doing this.

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    The water will quickly become cloudy at first, but as you progress, it will become and cleaner as you go.

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    I change the water about 5-7 times.

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    Take it out and mix in the ground black sesame seeds.

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    If you are going to eat it right away, cut it (or tear) into pieces now.

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    Wrap it with plastic wrap using a sushi mat and leave it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

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    Then cut it with a knife.

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    It will have some shape.

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    Boil in boiling water for 2 minutes.

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    When it begins to float, it's done.

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    You can use it to make thick ankake

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    How about some Japanese style parfaits using fresh wheat gluten?

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.