@ @ Motosuri no Uta Nagashi Uta Kaiire no Uta Oyaji-san Kurabito Mina-san's Recipes Mina-san is Minako Sekiya, a plaster craftswoman invaluable to Obusedo. Not only does she excel at plastering, but cooking as well. To the right is her husband Nobu-chan, Nobuo Sekiya. He is Masuichi and Obusedo's super head craftsman! @ @ Links | Contact - Frequently Asked Questions | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Company Overview | Internships Masuichi-Ichimura Sake Brewery 807 Obuse, Nagano 381-0294 TEL: 026-247-2011 FAX: 026-247-6369 E-MAIL: info@masuichi.com Kasuzuke Hoto Oyaki Tri-color dumplings Pickled plums Yield: 30 pieces Joshin kona (rice powder) 200 grams Hot water, 200 cc Small amounts of red and blue food coloring Directions 1. Add 200 cc hot water to 200 grams joshin kona; blend well with rice paddle. Knead by hand. 2. When dough becomes sticky, pinch off small thin pieces and place in hot water. Parboil. 3. When balls float to the top, remove and place in bowl. Mash thoroughly with pestle, then knead by hand. 4. Cool in cold water. Remove from water, and thoroughly dry. 5. Place in bowl, knead again until smooth. Divide into thirds. 6. Add a small amount of red food coloring to one batch, and blue to the second batch. The remaining third will be left uncolored and "white." 7. Shape into balls of about 15 g each, or about the size of a large spoon. In Obuse, these "moon dumplings" are stuffed with chestnut or azuki bean paste before serving.