Walnut Yubeshi (Sweet Rice Cake with Walnuts)

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   Microwave the walnuts for 2 minutes.

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   For whole walnuts, microwave for 3 minutes, then finely crush.

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   Dissolve the shiratamako, brown cane sugar, and soy sauce in lukewarm water, then mix well.

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   Put the mixture into a heat-resistant bowl, wrap in plastic, then microwave for 2 minutes, and mix well until evenly incorporated.

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   Add the walnuts and kinako to the mixture, mix, then microwave again for 2 minutes.

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   It will start to turn brown.

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   Stir well, then spread out the mixture onto a tray coated in katakuriko, then cool to set.

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   Now, all you have to do is cut.

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   After microwaving, it is very hot, so be careful not to burn yourself.

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    I let it sit a while before spreading it out.

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    Then chill in the refrigerator.

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    This is the granulated brown cane sugar I used.

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    Sprinkle on some kinako and enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.