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Put the koshi-an into a heatproof container and microwave at 500 W for about 20 seconds.
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When some of the moisture has come out and it becomes easy to handle, divide into 2 equal portions and shape into oblongs.
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3
Set aside some white nerikiri for the mouth, eyes, and nose.
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4
Divide the remaining white nerikiri into two pieces (one for Rilakkuma, one for Korilakkuma).
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5
Put one piece of Step 4 into a bowl with the instant coffee and cinnamon and mix well.
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Don't dissolve the coffee in water.
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Pull off two pieces of Step 5 to make the ears.
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Roll up the remaining amount, then roll flat with a rolling pin.
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Roll the koshi-an into a barrel, then wrap with the flattened nerikiri, spreading the nerikiri as needed to cover it smoothly.
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Attach the ears, and adjust the shape.
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Take one of the pieces you set aside in Step 3 and make the white oval for the nose and mouth background.
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Then, take a piece from Step 3 and mix with the black sesame paste.
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Use it to make the facial features.
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Attach the eyes, nose, and mouth.
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Use the yellow nerikiri to make the yellow parts of the ears, and it's done.
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Make the Korilakkuma in the same way, using the red nerikiri to make the ear parts.
