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Pork Tamago (pork luncheon meat with eggs)


In Okinawa, Spam (can of luncheon meat) is called "Pork". That was brought by the American presence after WW2. Okinawan people practically arrange this economy can-meat by their style.
Pork tamago (ポーク卵, pork egg) is the dish using pork luncheon meat and eggs. It is one of a popular set menu of cheap restaurants in Okinawa.

To make Pork Tamago is extremely easy. Bake sliced luncheon meats. Make fried eggs or omelets. Place them on a plate with sliced cabbage and some tomato ketchup. Serve with steamed rice and miso soup.

Kyaraben (character bento) workshop

Kyaraben, a shortened form of character bento, is a very popular bento style in Japan which features food decorated to look like Anime or Kawaii characters. At the workshop you learn how to make authentic Kyaraben and the result you can take home. More info http://tokyodoll.web.fc2.com/workshop/bentoworkshop.html