Yubeshi

Method

1. 1 Roast the walnuts for 6 minutes, then coarsely grind them.
2. 2 Mix glutinous rice flour with sugar, soy sauce, and warm water to form a smooth, thick paste.
3. 3 The soy sauce in the yubeshi pastry is its distinctive feature, giving the pastry its brown color and slightly salty taste.
4. 4 Mix crushed walnuts and chopped dried orange peel into the paste.
5. 5 Pour into a rectangular mold lined with parchment paper and steam over medium heat for 40 minutes.
6. 6 Let it cool completely for 2 hours, then cut it into thick strips with a wet knife.

With an appliance

• Pressure cooker 40 min

  Replace step 5: place the mold on a rack and steam under low pressure for 22 minutes, then release the pressure naturally for 8 minutes to ensure the cake is evenly cooked. Step 6: allow to cool completely before cutting.