Forest Spirits, otherwise known as Totoros, are responsible for maintaining the quality of the Earth's land. Totoros date back to the Miyazaki era, but are not properly documented until the rise of Studio Ghibli. Although their proper name is Totoru, or "Trolls," they prefer to be referred as Totoro, or Forest Spirit. Rarely, when you get close with a Totoro, they may allow you to call them Tutu's.
It is proper to express gratitude to Totoros at least yearly. Although it is never mentioned in the movie Totoro, their favorite gift is Forest Spirit Kuchikamizake
.This recipe may seem easy, remember to put all your effort and love in.
As said in Totoro,Everybody try laughing! Then whatever scares you will go away!
It is more important that your offering is made
with love and laughter, rather than with frustration and grief!
Directions: On a Spring evening, gather all ingredients for your Kuchikamizake. Boil the salt, water, and Baby's Breath together unttil flowers are wilted and water is frothy. Add the rice. After the rice is done cooking, remove from heat. When rice is cool, carefully chew small mouth-fulls and place into airtight containers, or one big container. Allow combination to ferment for 30 days before offering to Totoros.
!It is important that your container is airtight for the Kuchikamizake fermenting process!
*=Substitute. It is important to note that Baby's-Breath may be substituted with 1 or 2. This will not alter the quality of your Kuchikamizake. You can also prepare the recipe with all three!
And you are done! You now have one of the finest Forest Spirit Offerings available. That was so easy FUN, right!?
For more history or information on Kuchikamizake, please refer to Wikipedia's informative page!
For more information on ingredients,please go to our Definition's page!
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