Easy Panda Onigiri (Rice Balls) Character Bento

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   How to make the face parts with nori.

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   For the ears, cut a circle in half.

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   For the eyes, cut 2 small circles.

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   For the nose, cut in a small triangle and round off 1 corner.

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   For the hands, stack 2 sheets of nori to make 2 rectangles, size of about 1 cm x 3 cm and round off 1 side.

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   Make a small barrel shaped onigiri.

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   You can add your favorite filling!

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   Or simply season with salt.

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   Assemble the parts.

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    You can add a mouth or change the facial expression if you like!

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    Placing umeboshi (salt-cured ume plums) on the cheeks are cute too.

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    Stick the hand shaped nori diagonally forward and they will turn out very nice.

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    You can pack them in a bento box lying down or sitting up.

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    Lining up a bunch of them are also cute.

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    I placed them on a kid's breakfast platter.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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