Kindergarten Bento (Flying Carp Sandwiches)

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   Make two rectangular egg sandwiches, and wrap them in plastic wrap.

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   Cut round stickers that you can buy at a 100 yen shop in half, and stick them on the wrap like fish scales.

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   Stick the eyes on, too, using any color stickers you like, and the flying carp sandwiches are done.

4. 4

   For the kashiwa-mochi: Make an oval-shaped ham sandwich.

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   Cut the ham and bread out together with the same cutter.

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   Wrap it up in plastic wrap.

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   Cut out a piece of green origami paper in the shape of an oak leaf and stick it on the wrap with tape.

8. 8

   Done.

9. 9

   This is the macaroni salad side.

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    I had some cute bear-shaped pasta, so I boiled some.

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    Cut out some carrot and cucumber into cute shapes.

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    Add the cut out carrot to the pasta water 2 minutes before the macaroni is cooked.

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    I used some tartare sauce left over from the day before to flavor the salad.

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    My tartare sauce is made by mixing boiled egg, pickled, finely chopped onion, mayonnaise, salt and pepper.

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    The sandwiches and salad are done.

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    This is something I made on another day - sandwich wrappers decorated to look like birthday cake.

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    Just for your reference.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.