Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Butterfly Fried Rice Bento


Butterfly Fried Rice Bento, originally uploaded by sherimiya ♥.
Fried rice gets a fried quail egg topping in the shape of a butterfly: these are actually mini peppers so I split up a single quail egg into the three pepper rings, and pan-fried both sides. I decorated with nori and picks to suggest a butterfly. Do you see it? The fried rice is standard fare, using onions, carrots and other leftover veggies; plus this time I used chopped swiss chard. Healthy and tasty. Other section contains cottage cheese with blueberries and wheat germ, as well as sliced peaches and strawberries. Don't fly away so quick, summer -- stay for awhile...
I added this one to What's for Lunch Wednesdays. Take a look for more cool ideas!

18 comments:

  1. Mini peppers and quails egg really are formed into a pretty butterfly. And I can see the nori cutout details for the wings, nice! Is a hot day this morning here, maybe I can send Mr. Sun there so your summer will last a little bit longer (^.^)

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  2. Ohhh, that would be much appreciated Lia.
    Thanks dear!

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  3. so creative with the pepper shapes - i totally see it (the classic sherimiya heart-antennae help). never thought to add swiss chard (or any other leafy green, for that matter) to my fried rice; must try that!

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  4. Thanks megan:
    I'm known for adding whatever's available to fried rice. I just added swiss chard to ma po tofu tonight too, heh. I know SO untraditional! But healthy... :)

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  5. Swiss chard to ma po tofu! That is brilliant. I'm doing that.

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  6. Haha! Go for it. Was really good!
    Thanks Mariko :)

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  7. Oh, I love the little butterfly! And the blueberry smiley face. Your bentos are always so pretty!

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  8. I see it! I'm learning like swiss chard, so I'm glad to see another recipe to try. Thanks!

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  9. Heehee, I love the blueberry smiley face with his little hat! Pretty butterfly and lovely bento! :)

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  10. I like the butterfly! So lovely! At first look I thought that it is filled with cheese and fried afterwards...
    I hope you don't mind if I'll use your idea. :$

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  11. Adorable antennaes :). Loved the blueberry smile there too.. (and I was almost sure I saw rice pudding there under! ahahah, I have such a imaginative mind)

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  12. Such a creative way to make this adorable butterfly! Love it!

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  13. Oh I agree, summer please stay! How could it not with this super cute butterfly bento?? Love the mini stuffed pepper butterfly. Very creative! Hey, I must've been channeling my inner Sheri because last night I made fried rice too! lol. I'm just a Sheri groupie.. ; )

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  14. Fried quail egg? It's an interesting idea, gonna try it someday :D. Yes, I see it Sheri - a butterfly with pretty yummy wings :D

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  15. I see the butterfly! Love the idea of the egg inside the pepper, looks amazing!

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  16. Thanks a lot Shannon, Debra, Susan, Yenny, tutora, karaimame, KidsDreamWork, Chantale, tatabonita, Just a MOM and Mommyof2girlz!

    You all are always so supportive and I am so encouraged. I love seeing all your varied bento in turn; they inspire me so much!

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