Konobori Rice Balls for Children's Day

1. 1

   Make a round rice ball with your favorite filling inside.

2. 2

   Cut the nori seaweed into long and thin strips.

3. 3

   Match the width to the rice balls.

4. 4

   Cut a triangle out of one of the edges as shown in the photo.

5. 5

   Cut out a big circle from the cheese with a pastry tip to make an eye.

6. 6

   Use a broad straw to cut out another circle in the eye to make a pupil (the black nori-seaweed will be seen through the cheese).

7. 7

   Wrap the rice balls with the nori strips, place the eye-shaped cheese on top!

8. 8

   It will look cute if you decide to add scales, but I made it easy and simple this time.

9. 9

   They will look like this in a bento box.

10. 10

    Another variation decorated the carps on a bed of rice in the bento box.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.