ANGRY BIRDS ONIGIRI BENTO BOX
An idea struck me when it was my son's lunch box day on Fridays. Jon loves Onigiri, so I decided to make him an Angry Birds Lunch Box! Angry Birds Bento Box for a 16-yr-old boy? Never mind, his mum is a big kid too! Guess what? It was my hubby who was more impressed & "snatched" the lunch box from Jon! Yes, Ken brought these Angry Birds to his office instead!!
Provided by blackswanst
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mash hard-boiled egg & set aside. Blanch crabmeat in boiling water & drain. Dice it & mix with egg, mayo & pepper.
- Mix Ketchup into 2 tbsp of rice. Using fingers, spread some salt water onto cling wrap. Put 2 tbsp of rice onto palm & top with crabmeat mixture.
- Make into a ball. Add 1 tbsp of white rice to make the bottom of the Red Bird. Press well to combine the two.
- Once you're done, start cutting out the eyes by using Cheese & Nori & the crown/beak using Carrots. Tada! Here's your 1st Angry Bird! Serve with mayo & wasabi if you like :).
- So what do you think of this Red Bird? Click here to make the Yellow Bird, White Bird & the King Pig!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.2, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 129.6, Sodium 749, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.7, Protein 15.5
JAPANESE ONIGIRI AND BENTO BOX
While teaching the 2013 "Cuisine Around The World" cooking elective at my daughter's charter school each 3rd-5th grade student created their own bento box and onigiri for our day in Japan. A bento is the Japanese version of our "brown bag" lunch. They're fun and easy to make, and kids can enjoy making their own lunches the night before. The ingredients list is just some ideas to get you started. The yield is for 3 cups of cooked rice. That amount made about 4 onigiri when we were figuring out how much rice we'd need for 30 students. My students really enjoyed getting creative with their bento and onigiri. The photos are actually some of my students' creations.
Provided by Tinkerbell
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 55m
Yield 3 cups rice
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook sushi rice according to package directions. Do not add vinegar or sugar like we would when making sushi. We just want plain rice.
- Once cooled, dip your hands in the bowl of salted water and take a handful of rice. Mold it into a ball, triangle, or pack it (very tightly) into a cookie cutter, then unmold the shape. Or make a flat disc and put some leftover meat into the center. Fold up the edges of the rice disc to hide the filling, or add more rice on top and form into a ball or triangle. Keep your hands wet to keep the rice from sticking.
- Using cookie cutters or a paring knife, cut fruits, veggies, meats, cheeses, sandwiches, or anything else you can think of, into cute shapes. Stack them, line them up, or create scenes and characters with them.
- Silicone muffin cups are great for keeping foods separate that will either leak juice onto dry foods, or roll around like blueberries and peas.
- Use craft punches or scissors to make shapes out of the nori (seaweed sheets) and stick it on the onigiri. It'll stick nicely to the rice.
- For a great demo on making bento box lunches for kids, check out the alphamom website here: http://alphamom.com/family-fun/how-to-make-a-kids-bento-box/.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.5, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 62.2, Sodium 95.6, Carbohydrate 90.4, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 37.9, Protein 8
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Origins of Onigiri Bento Boxes
Onigiri is a popular Japanese dish made of rice molded into different shapes, typically a triangle or sphere, and filled with savory ingredients such as salted salmon or pickled plums. It is often enjoyed as a snack or lunchbox staple in Japan. Bento boxes are traditional Japanese lunch boxes made with a variety of small dishes, including onigiri. These boxes can be found in many supermarkets or specialty stores in Japan, and they have gradually become popular worldwide.The Inspiration Behind Angry Birds Onigiri Bento Boxes
The Angry Birds game is a popular mobile video game that has captivated millions of players worldwide with its unique and fun gameplay. The game features a group of birds with different abilities trying to protect their eggs from a group of pigs. The birds have different personalities and appearances, which inspired the creation of Angry Birds Onigiri Bento Boxes. By using various ingredients and shapes to represent the birds, this recipe brings the game to life.How to Make Angry Birds Onigiri Bento Boxes
To make Angry Birds Onigiri Bento Boxes, you will need cooked sushi rice, a few sheets of nori, and your choice of fillings such as chicken, vegetables, or tofu. You will also require some basic kitchen tools such as a rice cooker, cling wrap, and a sharp knife.Step 1: Making the Onigiri Base
To make the onigiri base, begin by cooking the sushi rice according to the package instructions. You can add a pinch of salt or sesame oil to the rice for extra flavor. Once the rice is cooked, let it cool down to room temperature. Next, prepare a small bowl of water and some cling wrap. Moisten your hands with water and sprinkle a little salt (or sesame oil) on your hands. This will prevent the rice from sticking to your hands. Take a small handful of rice and mold into your desired shape using your hands. Cover the rice ball with a piece of cling wrap and set it aside.Step 2: Decorating the Onigiri to Resemble the Angry Birds
To decorate the onigiri, take a sheet of nori and draw the shape of the bird you want to make using a pencil. Cut out the shape carefully using a sharp knife or scissors. Before placing the nori cutouts on the onigiri, wet the surface of the rice ball slightly to help the cutout stick to it. You can use other ingredients such as cheese or carrot slices for the eyes and beak of the birds. Repeat this process to create as many birds as you want for your bento box.Step 3: Filling the Bento Box with Accompaniments
Once you have made the onigiri birds, you can start to assemble your bento box. Bento boxes traditionally contain a variety of small dishes, but you can get creative and add your favorite foods. Try including some of the following leading up to the onigiri birds:- Sliced vegetables such as carrots, cucumbers, and peppers
- Grilled chicken or tofu
- Edamame or other legumes
- Assorted fruits such as oranges, grapes or strawberries
- Pickles, such as takuan or gari
Benefits of Angry Birds Onigiri Bento Boxes
Angry Birds Onigiri Bento Boxes have several benefits, including the following:- They are nutritious with a variety of food groups included in one meal.
- They are visually appealing and can encourage picky eaters to try new foods.
- They are customizable, letting you add your choice of fillings, vegetables, and accompaniments.
- They are portable, making them ideal for on-the-go meals or picnics.
- They are a fun and unique way to add creativity to your meal routine.