Prepare the rice

• Season the warm rice with soy sauce and sesame oil and mix gently.
• Let it cool slightly so it can be shaped by hand.

Shape the Hello Kitty rice

• Shape the rice into a rounded head and two small ears.
• Wrap the base with nori to make the face outline.
• Cut nori eyes and whiskers and place them on the rice.

Make the bow and decorations

• Cut a small bow from the ham slice.
• Cut small cheese shapes for the nose and accents.
• Place the bow on one ear.

Cook the noodles and vegetables

• Cook the instant noodles and drain them well.
• Blanch the carrot slices and broccoli florets.
• Toss the noodles with a little soy sauce and sesame oil.

Cook and shape the egg

• Cook the egg and let it cool.
• Shape it into a small character or slice it neatly.

Assemble the bento

• Place the Hello Kitty rice in the main compartment.
• Fill the side compartments with noodles, carrot, broccoli and egg.
• Add the remaining cheese accents and close the box.