Western-Style Temari-Zushi For Hanami Cherry Blossom Viewing Parties or Bentos

1. 1

   Cut out a 6 to 7-cm diameter circle from the center of a 5-cm section of daikon, then thinly slice.

2. 2

   Sprinkle salt on the daikon slices, then let sit for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Rinse in water, blot off the excess moisture, then soak in amazu.

4. 4

   Cut the cheese into 12 equal sections.

5. 5

   Slice the shrimp down the middle, then cut each half into thirds.

6. 6

   Combine the ingredients, divide into 12 portions, then roll into balls.

7. 7

   Place the daikon from Step 2 on top of a sheet of plastic wrap (or use 2-3 if the flowers are big), then place the violet face down on top, then the shrimp and mint leaf.

8. 8

   On top of the leaf, place a square of usuyaki-tamago and a slice of cheese.

9. 9

   Top this all with a ball of rice from Step 4.

10. 10

    Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then shape each roll into a round ball.

11. 11

    These also look charming with nanohana.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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