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Ohagi (Rice Cake With Bean Paste)

SERVINGS 24-28 balls depending on size.

2 cups mochi rice

1 cup regular rice

3-1/2 cups water

Cook rice by Method I, II or III (see page 29).Fou

While still hot mash rice grains partially with wooden rod or spoon dipped in water.

Make rice balls about 1-1/2 inche in diameter with palms of hand, dampened.

For variations in color:

White - Cover with white an.

Yellow - Roll in kinako. Add sugar and salt to suit individual taste.

Black - Roll in pan roasted black goma, ground in suribachi, mixed with sugar and a little salt.

Yellow