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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.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Garniture

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cook the egg for 10 minutes, then peel it and cut it into rounds.
  2. Steam the carrots for 8 minutes and cut them into simple shapes.
  3. Shape the rice in a bowl, then decorate it using the nori for the character's eyes and mouth.
  4. Arrange the vegetables, egg and ham into shapes on the rice, using small scissors or a knife to help.
  5. 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.

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