Cute bento, hot dog octopus, rice balls and veggies. Perfect lunch box for kids or work!

Bento Box

Wondering what is bento 弁当? Bento originated from Japan. It’s a homemade lunch box that mostly consists of different small dishes and sometimes made in a cute way.

How To Make Hot Dog Octopus

In today’s post I will show a simple recipe of how to make Hot Dog Octopus bento box 弁当, in a cute way to add hot dogs to the bento box. We will turn the hot dogs into squid/octopus! Hot dog octopus are not only cute but also really yummy and easy to make. You could also make these Hot dog squids just for a snack or for parties!.

This can be a great lunch for work, bento snack box  or surprise your kids with this bento box lunch to take to school. This is a bento kawaii recipes and will be a fun way for children to eat their lunches. bento box recipes are special when the ingredients are served in a cute way.

This can also be a fun activity to do together with your family & kids to prepare for a fun picnic outside!

Scroll down to check out the ingredients needed for the Hot Dog Octopus with step by step instructions!
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Click HERE to watch the step by step instructions on YouTube

Hot Dog octopus | Bento Box

Hot Dog Octopus Bento Box Ingredients

✿ Hot Dogs
✿ Black Sesame Seed (Eyes)
✿ Rice & Vegetables

Hot Dog Octopus Bento Box INSTRUCTIONS | Click here for the recipe video

Cut hot dogs in desired length. Cut the bottom half of the hot dogs to make the legs. (depending on the amount of legs you want).







For the eyes poke two holes with a wooden skewer. Use black sesame seeds for the eyes.










Cook the hot dogs until they’re ready.










Add them to your bento box! I made some cute rice balls and added some vegetables. (◠‿◠✿)

TIPS & NOTES
✿ This recipe works as well with mini hot dogs.

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