Character Bento Shiso, Ham, and Imitation Crab Chikuwa Rolls.

Name: Character Bento Shiso, Ham, and Imitation Crab Chikuwa Rolls.
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Chikuwa; 4 leaves Shiso leaves; 1 slice Ham; 1/2 stick Imitation crab sticks; 8 Toothpicks; 1 Ground sesame seeds; 1 Yukari seasoning

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This is a dish you can make with ingredients readily at hand. I made them because I wanted a dish that would be pretty in a lunchbox. These are cute and delicious.

Place the shiso so its top side shows when the roll is cut. This will make the roll more attractive.
You can add sliced cheese into the roll if you want.
If you worry about the lunchbox in the summer or autumn heat, you can lightly cook the rolls after completing step 5. Heat sesame oil in a pan over low heat and cook the rolls covered with a lid. Recipe by Iku..

This is a dish you can make with ingredients readily at hand. I made them because I wanted a dish that would be pretty in a lunchbox. These are cute and delicious.

cookpad.japan @cookpad_jp

This is a dish you can make with ingredients readily at hand. I made them because I wanted a dish that would be pretty in a lunchbox. These are cute and delicious.

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Ingredients

8 servings

2Chikuwa
4leaves Shiso leaves
1 sliceHam
1/2 stickImitation crab sticks
8Toothpicks
Garnish
1Ground sesame seeds
1Yukari seasoning

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Steps

1

Cut the chikuwa lengthwise in half, the ham into fourths, the crab stick into fourths (try to keep some of the red in each part).
2

Layer the shiso in paper towels and remove any excess moisture. Remove the stem end, and cut in half along the grain.
3

Put the shiso leaves in the chikuwa as shown in the photo.
4

Layer the ham and 2 pieces of crab onto the shiso, and roll the chikuwa around the ingredients tightly.
5

Fix both ends in place using the toothpicks.
6

Here is a view of what it should look like from the side.
7

Cut the roll in half between the toothpicks, using a sharp kitchen knife. You can also use a cute decorative toothpick if you are making a character bento.
8

Garnish with the ground sesame and yukari (salted and dried red shiso leaves) to your liking. I recommend using yukari if you have it.