How to shape burnt wheat Orecchiette

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How to shape burnt wheat Orecchiette

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Demonstrated by Chef-Owner Naoyuki Arai of Cadota restaurant in Tokyo

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Roll the dough into a sausage shape, until it is the diameter of a small finger

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Cut off a small piece of dough

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Using a kitchen knife

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Apply pressure with your index finger, pull back slowly- the Orecchiette will squeeze out from under the knife

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Roll the Orecchiette back onto your finger. Is should form a shape of a small hat

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If you are lucky! Fresh Orecchiette pasta