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Wash the strawberries and remove the stems.
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Leave 4 whole and cut the other 4 into small pieces.
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Mash the strawberry pieces with a fork and strain to separate the juice.
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Add water to the strawberry juice until you have about 75 ml worth of liquid.
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Mix the anko with the crushed strawberries and heat in a pan to reduce the liquid (this will make the filling firmer and easier to shape).
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When the filling has cooled, separate into 4 balls.
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Combine the shiratamako and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl and gradually stir in the strawberry water from Step 3 with a wooden spatula or rice ladle.
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When it's smooth, lightly cover with cling wrap and microwave for 1 minute at 500 W.
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After microwaving, remove and mix well.
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Cover again and microwave for 1 more minute.
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Repeat this twice (3 minutes in total).
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After the third time, it should firm up like the picture above, so mix well until it's one big lump, sprinkle katakuriko, and transfer to a pan or plate.
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Coat your hand with katakuriko and separate the dough into 4 portions.
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Flatten each in the palm of your hand, add a chunk of anko filling and a strawberry, fold the dough, and it's done!
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If you line them up, they look a bit like Little Red Riding Hood looking at a distance.
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These would be perfect for Girl's Day as well!
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If you don't add strawberry to the dough or filling, you can make an even easier version.
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