Bento-Style Edamame-Stuffed Chikuwa Wrapped in Bacon

Name: Bento-Style Edamame-Stuffed Chikuwa Wrapped in Bacon
Yield: Makes 4 pieces
Ingredients: 2 chikuwa (Japanese fish cakes); 4 slices bacon (halved); 12 edamame beans (thawed if using frozen); as needed Mayonnaise,

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Recipe background: I created this recipe while making daily bento lunches.

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Ingredients

Makes 4 pieces

2chikuwa (Japanese fish cakes)
4 slicesbacon (halved)
12edamame beans (thawed if using frozen)
as neededMayonnaise,

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Steps

1

Cut each chikuwa in half, then make a lengthwise slit in each piece to create a pocket for the edamame.
2

Spread mayonnaise inside the slit and place 3 edamame beans in each piece.
3

Wrap each piece with a slice of bacon, place seam side down, and bake in a toaster oven for 5–6 minutes.
*Watch carefully to avoid burning. Adjust baking time as needed.
4

You can substitute asparagus for the edamame. I cut them in half to fit in a bento box.
5

On May 26, 2017, this recipe ranked #1 in popular searches for 'bacon wraps.' Thank you!