Preparation:

Wash agar agar well, wring out moisture then break into little pieces. (I have seen powders too!). Soak 30 minutes ore more in 4 cups water. Then heat on medium heat until melted.

Add the bean paste gradually. Heat until all blaneded and little bubbles appear on the surface. Simmer on low 1 - 2 more minutes.

Remove from heat, add salt. Float saucepan in a bowl of cold water, and mix continuously until cooled to about skin temperature.

Rinse out a square pan (there is a special metal pan that lifts out in 2 pieces, but any shallow pan will work) with cold water.

Pour in the mixture and refrigerate til firm. (It should be about 2" thick max).

Cut into pieces when firm and wrap with cherry tree leaves.

Servings: 8
Source: Aiko Pinkoski
Submitted by: Recipe Group Member
Date: Mar 19, 1997

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