Vegetable Filling for Manju for Vegetarians

1. 1

   Heat sesame oil in a frying pan, then saute onions with a dash of salt.

2. 2

   When the onions become tender, add 50 ml of water (not listed), cover pan with a lid, then steam cook for about 10 minutes (stirring from time to time to prevent burning).

3. 3

   When the onions turn golden brown, add the Japanese leek and dried shiitake mushroom, quickly saute, then add the cellophane noodles and let sit to reconstitute.

4. 4

   When the noodles become soft, add the miso and tahini (or peanut butter), and mix.

5. 5

   If the mixture is too watery, cook over low heat to evaporate off the moisture.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.