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February 6, 2012
Making a bento-style baon
Follow these steps to make your own kawaii (translation: cute) bento.
By: Cara K. TanlimcoLeave it to the Japanese to make meals that are not only scrumptious but also a feast for the eyes! Follow these steps to make your own kawaii (translation: cute) bento.
Photography by Patrick Martires | Text & Styling by Cara K. Tanlimco | Demonstration by Chrissie Mata of www.kitchencow.com | Props from Saizen (egg molds, nori punchers) and National Book Store (paper punchers)
Shaping the eggs
Cook eggs until hard-boiled. Use extra large eggs and make sure they don't come out soft-boiled. To make sure, click here:How to Boil Eggs
Cook eggs until hard-boiled. Use extra large eggs and make sure they don't come out soft-boiled. To make sure, click here:How to Boil Eggs
Peel off shells and place eggs inside egg molds.
Soak egg molds in an ice bath to allow eggs to cool down and take on their new shapes. You can also opt to leave them inside the freezer for 10 to 20 minutes. Remove eggs from molds.
Ways to make bento parts: Punch it out
Use nori punchers to create eyes, a nose, mouth, and other parts. Play with available shapes to form other features like whiskers and stripes.
Use nori punchers to create eyes, a nose, mouth, and other parts. Play with available shapes to form other features like whiskers and stripes.
Cut it out
Use cookie and dough cutters to make special shapes. You can also use straws that are cut short to punch out circles through cheese slices.
Use cookie and dough cutters to make special shapes. You can also use straws that are cut short to punch out circles through cheese slices.
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