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of kudzu starch and dissolve in a little cold water. Then, drop by drop,
gradually drop this into the jelly, while stirring with wooden spoon. When it
becomes transparent, squeeze in the juice of two oranges and immediately remove
from fire. Pour into a wooden box, and set in cool place for two hours to
harden.
SWEET POTATO CANDY
This is loved by Japanese children, and is easily made. Boil sweet potatoes,
mash and roll them into little balls, then toss into boiling sirup. Let them
brown. Take out, and set to cool and become brittle.
RICE AND NUT CANDIES
These come in a great variety of ways. They are made chiefly of boiled rice
pressed into balls with chopped nuts, tossed into boiling sirup, and then
allowed to cool and harden. Seeds are often added, but these cannot be obtained
in America.
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