MITSUMAME

(Fruit, Bean and Kanten Dessert)

1. 1 cup saru-endo (brown peas) or green peas or azuki may be used. Cook with care so as not to break the skin. Simmer long instead of boiling.

2. 1 red kanten, 1-3/4 cups water, 1 tbsp. sugar. Boil together and pour into flat pan. When jelled, dice into 1/2 inch cubes. Do the same with 1 white kanten.

3. To 1 cup of mochiko, add 1/2 cup water and mix into paste. Roll into balls the size of marbles and drop into boiling water. Cook until they rise to the top. Put in syrup and cool.

4. 1 can fruit salad. Drain and save syrup. Prepare fresh fruits of pineapple and papaya.

5. Syrup: 1-1/2 cups sugar and 1 cup water. Boil together and cool.

Place the prepared food in layers in a large glass bowl. Pour syrup over all.

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