Strawberry Daifuku with Shiratamako Flour in a Microwave

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   Weigh and divide the aduki paste into 30 g portions.

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   Shape into balls first, and press into flat rounds.Put the strawberries in the center of the flattened paste and cover the strawberries with the paste.

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   If you leave the tip of strawberry uncovered, it will look prettier later.

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   Put the shiratamako flour and sugar in a bowl and stir gently with a balloon whisk.

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   Add the water, little by little, and stir constantly.

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   Do not pour the water in one go.

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   You will have a thick batter.Cover lightly with cling film, and heat in a 500 w microwave for 2 minutes.

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   You will have a big lump as you see in this photo.

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   Beat well with a moistened wooden spatula.

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    This needs a little effort but beat well.

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    After beating, cover lightly with cling film again, and heat for 2 minutes.

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    At this point, the batter is still powdery and chalky-white.

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    After the second heating, the batter is more translucent.

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    Beat well with a moistened wooden spatula.

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    For the third time, heat for 1 minute.

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    You will have a translucent gyuhi dough now.

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    Make a big ball with a wooden spatula.

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    Dust a large container with cornstarch and place the gyuhi dough in it.

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    It is quite hot so be careful.

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    Fold in half with your hand or a scraper.

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    This will let you handle the sticky dough easier.

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    Be careful not to burn yourself!

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    Divide into 6 portions with a scraper, or you can tear to divide with your hands.

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    Place the portioned gyuhi dough onto the strawberry covered with aduki paste.

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    From the top, stretch the dough to wrap the strawberry.

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    Still be careful not to burn yourself.

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    If you touch the dough without cornstarch, it is very sticky.

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    Dust with cornstarch as you need.

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    Seal the joint and sprinkle with cornstarch.

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    You can see the tips of the strawberries through the top, and it is quite pretty.

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    This gyuhi dough doesn't harden quickly, even after a while.

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    This is the inside.

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    If you use white aduki paste, or paste with salted cherry blossom favour, it will be nice too.

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    You can change as you like.

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    They are cute, aren't they?

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.