
Everyday meals
Kyaraben
Kyaraben is a decorated bento shaped to look like a character, animal or scene, made from rice, vegetables and meats. It is very popular for children's school lunches in Japan.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Garniture
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Cook the egg for 10 minutes, then peel it and cut it into rounds.
- Steam the carrots for 8 minutes and cut them into simple shapes.
- Shape the rice in a bowl, then decorate it using the nori for the character's eyes and mouth.
- Arrange the vegetables, egg and ham into shapes on the rice, using small scissors or a knife to help.
- Add the mayonnaise and soy sauce on the side, close the bento and serve.
Variations and tips
Animal theme. Use pieces of cheese and olive to create a little rabbit or panda.
More ideas
Original Ecomely recipe.

Japan
Japan
Japan
Japan
Japan
Japan
Japan
Japan