Oceans of Fun Bento
Description
A hot dog is cut into an octopus and ramen noodles feature coral (cauliflower) and seaweed (spinach) in this fun ocean-themed bento box.
Ingredients
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1/2 hot dog
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2 cups water
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1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles
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6 cauliflower florets
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1/4 cup chopped baby spinach
Directions
1
Place hot dog half on a flat work surface. Cut a slit from the bottom to within 1 inch of the top. Turn the hot dog half 90 degrees to the uncut side and repeat. Cut each of 4 "legs" halfway down the middle to make 8 octopus "legs".
2
Bring a small pot of water to a boil; add hot dog octopus. Cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain.
3
Bring 2 cups water to a boil in the same pot. Add ramen noodles and cauliflower; cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in ramen seasoning until dissolved. Remove from heat; add spinach. Let stand until spinach wilts, about 3 minutes.
4
Assemble bento box with ramen noodle mixture and octopus hot dog.