Totoro Character Bento

1. 1

   Mix white rice with the purple decofuri rice seasoning.

2. 2

   Leave some white rice uncolored.

3. 3

   Wrap some purple rice in plastic wrap to form an oval shape for the body.

4. 4

   Use the remaining purple rice to form the ears.

5. 5

   For the stomach, use some white rice from Step 1.

6. 6

   Use nori seaweed and cheese to make the facial parts and stomach pattern.

7. 7

   To make the soot sprites, form a round shape using the remaining white rice from Step 1 and wrap with the nori seaweed.

8. 8

   Use the sliced cheese and nori seaweed for the face.

9. 9

   Secure Totoro's ears using toothpicks.

10. 10

    Stick the soot sprites together on a toothpick.

11. 11

    Arrange them in a bento box and you're done.

12. 12

    I used sakura denbu to make Totoro's cheeks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.