♥My Childhood Memory Kawaii Obento♥ New FCI Segment!

Today, my first episode of the new segment, "Kawaii Obento" aired on FCI Morning EYE! Starting this month, I will be introducing various homemade Japanese obentos of all genres. The video is in English so English speakers can fully understand and learn about Japanese culture and how to make the obentos. I also have the full recipe and additional details written below for how to make fried shrimp, etc. if you would like to know exactly how to make it! I hope you enjoy the first episode below! Please watch by clicking the blue title link or photo below :)

今日はFCIモーニングEYEの新企画、「Kawaii Obento」がオンエアされました
今月から毎月テーマを決めて、様々な日本の「お弁当」を英語（日本語字幕）でご紹介します
私はアメリカ育ちで日本には住んだ事がないのですが、日本の文化が本当に大好きです。
私のYouTube チャンネルでも色々な日本の文化をご紹介してきましたが、番組内のこの企画で
今後日本の大切な文化の一つである「お弁当」を世界中の方々にお伝えしていきたいと思います。
記念すべき一回目のテーマは、「私の思い出のお弁当」です！
下のタイトルリンク、又は写真をクリックしてビデオをご覧下さい

Kawaii Obento No.1: My Childhood Memory Hand Roll Obento

This is me with my kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Alley. We took this picture together on "Flag Day", so that's why I'm wearing red, white, and blue. :) After my mom brought the homemade hand rolls for my entire class, Mrs. Ally was the one who said, "Try eating one. It's really delicious!" to those who made fun of me for eating nori. If the two of them had not taken these actions, I may have still disliked nori or Japanese obento culture. Whichever country's food it may be, never judge by just it's appearance.

最初は手巻き寿司を食べるのを嫌がっていた子たちに、
「美味しいから食べてごらん！」と進めてくれたAlley先生です
ちょっとした事で、食べ物の好き嫌いが決まってしまいます。
あの時、母がクラスに手巻き寿司を作ってきてくれていなかったら、
今頃日本食を全く食べない人になっていたかもしれません。(><)
母とアリー先生に本当に感謝です。

どこの国の食べ物でも、見た目だけで判断せずに
いろんなものに興味を持ってトライしてみてください

Ingredients (for 3 Rolls)
How much of what ingredient(s) you want to put inside is really up to you! :)

3 Temaki nori (hand roll seaweed)
1/2 gou (Japanese rice measurement) of sushi rice

Fried Shrimp Hand Roll
Fried Shrimp, Cucumber slices, Mayonnaise

Eel Hand Roll
Eel, Cucumber slices, Avocado, Eel sauce

California Hand Roll
Imitation Crab, Cucumber slices, Avocado, Mayonnaise

Side Dish Ingredients
1 Ham (use 1/2 of a full piece of regular ham to make one flower), Cheese (small pieces), 1 Boiled Egg

How to Make Fried Shrimp

1. Remove the shell and sand vein of the shrimp
2. To lengthen the curled shrimp, slice with small cuts on the inner side of the curl
3. Sprinkle on some salt and pepper (amount is up to your preference)
4. Put flour, eggs, and panko (bread crumbs) in order to cover the entire shrimp (excluding the tail)
5. Fry to finish! :)

These hand rolls can be made without a "makisu" so it's very simple and easy. I hope you try it out and enjoy making and eating it with your friends and family! Thank you so much for watching.<3 Please stay connected with my social media sites (below) and this blog for all updates. Happy Cooking!! :)

手巻き寿司は、まきすがなくても簡単に作れてしまうロールです
是非、家族や友達と作ってみてくださいね