Character Bento with Little Hina Dolls for Doll Festival

1. 1

   Wrap a small amount of rice with plastic wrap, and roll into round shapes.

2. 2

   You can also give it a light color with ketchup if you like.

3. 3

   Cut the hair from nori seaweed.

4. 4

   Cut notches around the edges and wrap the rice ball with it, wrap in plastic wrap, and let sit.

5. 5

   Make the crown and scepter from snap peas, make the eyes and mouth from nori seaweed, and make the cheeks from ketchup.

6. 6

   Make the crown and formal folding fan from sausage, make the eyes and mouth from nori seaweed, and make the cheeks from ketchup.

7. 7

   Cut a red wiener sausage in half vertically, and cut off the end for the body.

8. 8

   Cover the emperor's body with mayonnaise, and gently roll up in the nori seaweed.

9. 9

   Line up the rice balls in the bento box, and stick on the parts...and it is done.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.