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Anpanman Rice Ball (Character Bento)
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Japan Authentic home cooking from Japan, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Japan as アンパンマンおにぎり*キャラ弁
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Anpanman Rice Ball (Character Bento)

Mai*Mai
Mai*Mai @maimai_kitchen

Thank you to the 1,000 people who tried this recipe! Kids love these round Anpanman rice balls with a red nose. Try making different facial expressions!

About this recipe:
Easy character bento!

Thank you to the 1,000 people who tried this recipe! Kids love these round Anpanman rice balls with a red nose. Try making different facial expressions!

About this recipe:
Easy character bento!

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Anpanman Rice Ball (Character Bento)

Mai*Mai
Mai*Mai @maimai_kitchen

Thank you to the 1,000 people who tried this recipe! Kids love these round Anpanman rice balls with a red nose. Try making different facial expressions!

About this recipe:
Easy character bento!

Thank you to the 1,000 people who tried this recipe! Kids love these round Anpanman rice balls with a red nose. Try making different facial expressions!

About this recipe:
Easy character bento!

Read more
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Ingredients

1 Anpanman rice ball
  • Just under 1 bowl (about 3/4 cup or 120 grams) cooked rice
  • To taste ● salmon flakes or similar filling
  • 1/2red sausage (Japanese-style hot dog or cocktail sausage)
  • 1little nori (dried seaweed)
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  1. 1

    Mix the rice with the filling (such as salmon flakes), then wrap in plastic wrap and shape into a round rice ball. (For reference, the rice ball in the main photo is about 70 grams.)

    A picture of step 1 of Anpanman Rice Ball (Character Bento).
  2. 2

    For the nose and cheeks: Slice the red sausage into rounds. Use the end piece for the nose.

    A picture of step 2 of Anpanman Rice Ball (Character Bento).
  3. 3

    For the eyebrows, eyes, and mouth: Cut the nori using a nori punch or scissors.

    A picture of step 3 of Anpanman Rice Ball (Character Bento).
  4. 4

    Tip: Using a nori punch makes cutting the nori easier.

    A picture of step 4 of Anpanman Rice Ball (Character Bento).
  5. 5

    For lunchboxes, secure the nose and cheeks with a piece of uncooked pasta to help them stay in place.

    A picture of step 5 of Anpanman Rice Ball (Character Bento).
  6. 6

    Attach the facial features to the rice ball to finish.

    A picture of step 6 of Anpanman Rice Ball (Character Bento).
  7. 7

    For mini versions, you can peel the boiled red sausage and cut out small circles for the nose.

    A picture of step 7 of Anpanman Rice Ball (Character Bento).
  8. 8

    The rice ball is made using the recipe 'Salmon Mayo Rice Ball with Sesame Oil' (Recipe ID:19239699) but without the mayo and sesame.

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Published in the US on June 02, 2025 15:14
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Keywords

Rice Hot Dog Salmon Sausage

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