Window Omurice for a Character Bento

1. 1

   Shape the stir-fried rice seasoned with ketchup into a mound.

2. 2

   Wrap with the usuyaki tamago (thin egg crepe).

3. 3

   Slit two horizontal parallel lines with a vertical line in the middle of the usuyaki tamago with a knife to form the window.

4. 4

   Flip the cuts to open up the window.

5. 5

   Stick spaghetti strands on the corners of the window shutters to fix them.

6. 6

   Place a character made with mashed potato in the window.

7. 7

   It's done.

8. 8

   Pack in a lunch box!

9. 9

   [Variation] Here's a little piggy waving hello from the window made with cheese.

10. 10

    Many people asked me how to make usuyaki tamago, so I added my tips here.

11. 11

    Beat an egg well, and strain with a tea strainer.

12. 12

    (This step is important!)

13. 13

    Heat a little amount of vegetable oil in a frying pan over low heat, then place the pan on a damp cloth once to cool.

14. 14

    Put the beaten egg in the pan and cover with a lid.

15. 15

    Heat over very low heat while keeping an eye on it and cook on both sides.

16. 16

    It will be the beautiful yellow very thin omelette.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.