How to Make Mini Apples Bento

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Create the apples.

   Cut the veggie ham into two apple shapes.
   
   See the image for the outline.
   
   If you have an apple cookie cutter or sushi cutter shape, use those instead.
   
   Cut the cheese into a half of each apple, as shown in the image.
   
   Lay on the apple.
   
   Add three black sesame seeds to each apple half to form the pips.
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   Step 2: Arrange the bento.

   Place a layer of pan-friend tofu cutlet(s) at the base of the bento container about a little under three quarters of the length of the bento container.
   
   Sprinkle the cutlet with garlic powder for flavor, if desired.
   
   Add a layer of plain steamed rice next. ,, Place the blackberries into a small paper candy/chocolate cup.
   
   Place the blackberries in a cup into the last quarter of the bento container and arrange the remaining pieces around it (the cherries, steamed broccoli floret, carrot flowers, and pea pods. , Add two leaf picks to complete the picture. ,
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   Step 3: Place a plastic sushi paper between the end of the rice/cutlet layer and the salad (see image).

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   Step 4: Create the salad display.

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   Step 5: Arrange the apples in place on the rice.

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   Step 6: Enjoy your mini apples bento for lunch or afternoon tea.

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