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Posted by\u00a0Michelle Lynn Dinh<\/a>\u00a0(Shimane<\/a>-ken,\u00a0Chibu-mura,\u00a0<\/strong>2010\u201313),<\/strong>\u00a0editor and writer for\u00a0RocketNews24<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>The following article was written by Oona McGee<\/a>, a writer and translator for\u00a0RocketNews24<\/a>,\u00a0a Japan-based site dedicated to bringing fun and quirky news from Asia to English speaking audiences.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019ve been keeping up with the amazing\u00a03-D latte art trends<\/a>\u00a0going on in Japan\u2019s barista world right now, then you might want to take a look at their savoury counterparts popping up in grated radish form. Instead of swimming in cups of coffee, these adorable home-made creations are taking dips in winter hot pots and stews<\/strong>. Join us as we take a look at some of the cutest critters on offer, from Ghibli characters to sleeping cats, and see just how easy it is to cook up some edible cuteness at home.<\/p>\n

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People in Japan like to ward off the winter cold with delicious hotpot dishes, known asnabe<\/em>. With different flavours depending on the type of stock used, common ingredients include cabbage, tofu, mushrooms and leeks. Another popular hotpot dish involves layers of cabbage and bacon which fit perfectly in the pot and look surprisingly beautiful in their uniformity.<\/p>\n

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The long Japanese white radish known as\u00a0daikon<\/em>\u00a0is often added for its fresh flavour. Traditionally, the radish was simply grated into a bowl and popped into the pot with the other ingredients. Now, home cooks are squeezing out the excess water from the grated daikon and moulding it into all sorts of shapes<\/strong>. While polar bears and simple elephant shapes are a good choice for beginners to the art form, many people are taking things to the next level with some awesome designs.<\/p>\n

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Adding some nori seaweed brings a panda to life.<\/p>\n

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While a dash of soy sauce creates the perfect shade of brown for this bear\u2019s fur.<\/p>\n

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Use the same technique to create a Ghibli hotpot!<\/p>\n

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Or a beautiful sleeping cat, whose colours appear to come from a little drizzled soup stock.<\/p>\n

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Adding mashed broccoli to the daikon mix adds natural colour for some green-based inspirations!<\/p>\n

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The heat seems a bit much for beloved Japanese character Doraemon! Looks like he\u2019s reaching into his magic pocket for a way out of the predicament\u2026<\/p>\n

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This unique alpaca shows anything is possible with grated radish and a bit of imagination!<\/p>\n

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Add bunnies, dinosaurs and famous characters to your repertoire for some dinnertime fun.<\/p>\n

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You don\u2019t have to limit the radish fun to hotpot dishes! These chicks with corn beaks can take up residence on beef patties, grilled fish pieces or served up next to slices of sashimi. Give them a try at home!<\/p>\n

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Source:\u00a0Imatopi<\/a>
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