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Roll the koshi-an into 25 g balls.
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Put shiratamako in a heatproof bowl.
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Add a little water and knead into a ball (until it is about the same softness of an earlobe).
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Make sure that there is no lumps.
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Add the rest of the water and mix until smooth.
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Then, add the sugar and melt.
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Cover the bowl with cellophane wrap and microwave for 3 minutes (This is for when you are using 650 W).
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When you take it out, it will be watery and some parts would solidify.
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Mix evenly and heat again for 3 minutes.
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When you take it out, the whole thing would be solid.
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Then knead well.
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Heat again for 1 minute and knead.
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When you stretch the dough about 30 cm and the dough doesn't rip or stick when you touch it with your hands, it is done.
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Add egg white and mix.
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Then heat for 1 minutes and mix evenly again.
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When the dough is smooth and shinny, it is OK.
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Lay on a surface with roasted soy flour and cut into half.
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Then cut into 15 portions while it is still warm.
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Cover the red bean paste with the dough.
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Shape into a barrel.
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Pinch both ends and make a puffy uguisu (bush warbler bird) shape.
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Then sprinkle roasted soy beans flour with a tea strainer.
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I like to eat it with lots of soy bean flour.