Simple Chestnut Kinton with 2 Ingredients

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   These are the ingredients.

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   There's no need to use any sugar or mirin.

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   Cut the kintoki potatoes into 1cm thick rounds, and thickly peel the skins along the yellow line of the flesh.

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   This is how they should look like after peeling.

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   Use the leftover skin to make tempura kinpira.

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   The potatoes should now weight about 300 g (approximate is fine).

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   Submerge the potato rounds in water and boil over medium heat until the water evaporates and the potatoes start to crack.

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   Make sure not to burn them.

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   After they have softened, strain, mash with a pestle, and stir with a rubber spatula until smooth.

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    Although it takes time and effort, strain it through a fine sieve while it is still hot.

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    You could also use a regular sieve, if you don't have a fine one.

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    Use a rubber spatula to strain it into a fine paste.

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    Place the candied chestnuts directly into the syrup, and gently stir so as not to crush them.

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    Oh...and adding the syrup from the chestnuts first will help prevent the chestnuts from becoming crushed.

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    Once the syrup is well incorporated and the paste is shiny, it is done.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.