Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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1
servings
1 unit

Wiener sausage

sliced

1 tsp

Vegetable oil

1 dash

Salt

1 dash

Pepper

1 piece

Nori seaweed

cut into shapes

Step 1
~2 min

Slice the wiener sausage in half and make decorative cuts into each half.

Step 2
~2 min

Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a frying pan.

Step 3
~2 min

Stir-fry the sausage pieces in the heated oil until lightly browned.

Step 4
~2 min

Season the sausage with a dash of salt and pepper.

Step 5
~2 min

Use a nori punch or scissors to cut out small shapes for eyes and other facial features from the nori seaweed.

Step 6
~2 min

Carefully stick the nori pieces onto the sausage to create the desired faces.

Step 7
~2 min

Cut the sausage into three pieces and position them horizontally on a pick to create a 'three brothers' effect.

Step 8
~2 min

Consider adding a small piece of daikon radish sprout to the sausage face as a decorative element.

Step 9
~2 min

Get creative with the sausage faces by adding other elements like broccoli florets or shaping them into snowmen or characters like Anpanman.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use cookie cutters for more elaborate shapes.

Add cheese or other toppings for extra flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Sausage can be cooked ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice, vegetables, and fruit.

Pack in a bento box for lunch.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Steamed rice
Edamame
Cherry tomatoes

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan

Cultural Significance

Commonly found in bento boxes.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
School lunch

Popularity Score

65/100

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