Character Bento Halloween Mickey Mouse Rice Ball

1. 1

   Boil the broccoli, carrot, and sausage (in the same pot).

2. 2

   Use a knife to cut the carrot into pumpkin shapes and use a straw bent into a triangle to cut out the face parts.

3. 3

   (Refer to my recipe for Jack-o-Lanterns made from carrots.)

4. 4

   After boiling the quail eggs, use a toothpick to poke holes for the eyes.

5. 5

   Use a knife to cut into the egg for a mouth.

6. 6

   In the eye sockets place sesame seeds, and in the mouth, put a leftover piece of carrot from Step 1.

7. 7

   Cut the sausage into thirds.

8. 8

   Make three radial cuts vertically into the sausage, carve from one cut to another diagonally to create flower petals, then place a corn kernel in the center of each flower.

9. 9

   Cut the cheese with a craft punch into desired shapes.

10. 10

    Make Mickey's ears with equal-sized rice balls and wrap with nori seaweed.

11. 11

    Make a rice ball for the face, place it in the bento box, then place on the eyes, nose, and mouth.

12. 12

    For the eyes, layer 2 sheets of roasted nori, cut out ovals with scissors, then make triangular cuts into the sides for the pupils.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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