Follow these steps for perfect results
Chikuwa
Cut
Wiener sausage
Sliced
Stuff a wiener sausage into a chikuwa fishcake.
Cut the chikuwa and sausage to the same height as your bento box.
Make cuts along the edges of the chikuwa to form flower petals.
Make a cross incision on the top of the sausage.
Fry in a pan until heated through and slightly browned.
Expert advice for the best results
Use cookie cutters to make other shapes.
Fry the sausages until slightly browned for a more appealing color.
Everything you need to know before you start
5 minutes
Can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Arrange the sunflower shapes attractively in the bento box.
Serve with rice and other side dishes in a bento box.
Garnish with sesame seeds.
A classic Japanese beverage.
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Commonly found in bento boxes.
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