Adorable Flower Egg Fry for Spring Picnics
Creating a Flower Egg Fry Character Bento for Spring Outings
This Flower Egg Fry character bento is a feast for both the eyes and the palate! Perfect for making special days even more memorable. It’s ideal for spring picnics or as a fun lunch for kids!
Bento Ingredients- 1 Egg
- 1/2 can Spam (approx. 100g)
Fried Rice Ingredients- A little Zucchini (finely chopped)
- A little Carrot (finely chopped)
- A little Onion (finely chopped)
- A little Spam (finely chopped)
Fried Rice Seasoning- 1/2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- A pinch of Pepper (to taste)
- A little Cooking Oil
- A little Zucchini (finely chopped)
- A little Carrot (finely chopped)
- A little Onion (finely chopped)
- A little Spam (finely chopped)
Fried Rice Seasoning- 1/2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- A pinch of Pepper (to taste)
- A little Cooking Oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, slice the Spam into approximately 5mm thick pieces. Then, use a round cookie cutter or a small cup to cut out pretty circular shapes from the Spam. These will form the base of your flower petals.
Step 2
Cut each of the circular Spam pieces in half. This is the next step to creating the petal shape.
Step 3
Now, using a round cutter or a knife again, carefully cut each half-circle Spam piece into a delicate crescent moon shape, as shown in the picture. Each of these will become an individual flower petal.
Step 4
If you prepare about 6-8 of these crescent-shaped Spam petals, you’ll have enough to make one flower egg fry. You can adjust the number based on the desired size of your flower.
Step 5
Now, with the heat still off, carefully arrange the prepared Spam petal pieces in a pan to form a flower shape. Leave a little space between each piece so they don’t stick together. Lightly grease the center where the egg will go to prevent sticking.
Step 6
Carefully crack one egg into the center of the pan. Cook over low heat, allowing the egg to cook slowly without burning. Be careful not to break the yolk. This completes your beautiful Spam flower egg fry. Now, let’s make the fried rice!
Step 7
Add the leftover Spam scraps along with the finely chopped zucchini, carrots, and onion to the frying pan. These vegetables will add a variety of colors and textures.
Step 8
Add 1/2 tablespoon of oyster sauce and a pinch of pepper. Drizzle a little cooking oil and stir-fry all the ingredients until well combined. (Tip: Adjust the amount of oyster sauce according to your preference. You can add more after tasting.)
Step 9
Add one serving of rice to the well-stirred vegetables and Spam.
Step 10
Stir-fry the rice, using a spatula to break up any clumps, ensuring that each grain is coated with the flavors and aromas of the ingredients. Make sure to stir-fry thoroughly.
Step 11
Nicely fried rice is ready to be served. Spoon the delicious fried rice into your prepared bento box.
Step 12
Gently place the beautifully crafted flower egg fry on top of the fried rice. It will be the star of your bento!
Step 13
Finally, cut small shapes from nori seaweed to create cute eyes and a mouth on the egg yolk, completing your character bento. Feel free to get creative and design any character you like! Kids will absolutely love whatever you make!
Step 14
If you’re short on green vegetables, you can finely chop some green onions and spread them at the bottom of the bento box to add a fresh splash of color. (Alternatively, using cucumber or perilla leaves also works wonderfully.) Feel free to use your creativity to decorate the overall appearance and design of your bento!
