Sakura Doumyouji (For Flower Viewing)

1. 1

   Soak the sakura leaves in water for 30 minutes to remove the salt, and pat dry with a paper towel.

2. 2

   Combine the domyoji-ko and sugar in a bowl, add the red food coloring, and soak in the listed amount of water for about 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Microwave in a microwave-safe container at 500W for 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Let steam wrapped in plastic wrap for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Wet a rubber spatula, and mix the dough together.

6. 6

   Spread it out evenly, and divide into 8 equal portions.

7. 7

   Divide the sakura an paste into 8 equal portions, and pat dry with a paper towel.

8. 8

   Wet your hands, and wrap up the an paste inside the dough.

9. 9

   The dough will be hot, be careful not to burn yourself.

10. 10

    Wrap each in a sakura leaf.

11. 11

    It looks best with the leaf veins on the outside.

12. 12

    Pack them into a box.

13. 13

    These will make everyone happy in the sakura season.

14. 14

    Here they are arranged in a box.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.