Chestnut 'Manjū'

Roughly chop up the Chestnuts and combine with ‘Shiro-an’. Divide the filling into 8 balls.

Mix Flour, Sugar and Egg and make the mixture into dough. Divide the dough into 8 balls, flatten out each ball by pressing it down, and make them large enough to wrap the filling.

Place one ball of filling in centre and draw the edges up to enclose. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.

Preheat oven to 180C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

Place the 'Manju' on baking paper with the sealed side down and brush the Egg Yolk & Mirin mixture over the top. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until deep brown colour.