Published 1988
Large pale pumpkin-like gourds called fukubé are harvested and peeled into long ½-inch-wide ribbons and dried for several days. These are sold in cellophane bags containing very long (several-yard) lengths or short (6-inch) lengths. It is best to buy the uncut gourd ribbons since they are easier to use when tying up edible packages such as the Golden Purse Sushi.
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