Follow these steps for perfect results
red wiener sausage
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Nori seaweed
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Cut the red wiener sausage in half diagonally.
Slice off a small circular portion of the skin to create the alien's face.
Make three cuts in the sausage: one down the middle for the body, and two on either side for the arms and legs.
Use scissors for precise cuts.
Cook the sausage aliens in a toaster oven until the arms and legs open up slightly, about 5 minutes.
Alternatively, you can boil them until the arms and legs curl up, about 5 minutes.
Cut out small facial features from nori seaweed.
Stick the nori seaweed facial features onto the sausage to create the alien's face.
Arrange the sausage aliens in a bento box, optionally placing them on top of meatballs or a bed of rice.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Expert advice for the best results
Use cookie cutters to create different shapes.
Add a small amount of cheese for filling.
Everything you need to know before you start
5 minutes
Can be made a day in advance.
Arrange in a bento box with other colorful foods.
Serve with rice, vegetables, and fruit.
Include a small container of dipping sauce.
Sweet and refreshing.
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Common in bento boxes
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