Today is Tanabata ♡ We gathered cute Tanabata meal ideas to try even on a weekday! ☆彡

July 7th (Tuesday) is Tanabata ♡

One of Japan's traditional events, "Tanabata," is celebrated.

It is said to have originated in the Nara period, brought from China.

On Tanabata, only once a year, "Orihime (Weaving Princess)" and "Hikoboshi (Cowherd)" can meet on the Milky Way.

While praying for the success of their date, we hang strips of paper with wishes written on them from bamboo leaves and wear yukatas to attend festivals...

It's a cherished event that we have enjoyed since childhood ♡

Let's make "Tanabata meals" ♡

Tanabata in 2020 falls on July 7th, which is a Tuesday.

It might be busy due to work, but why not try making some easy "Tanabata meals" at home?

Cute meals related to Tanabata will enhance the festive mood ♡

In this article, we will introduce everyone's Tanabata meals categorized into:

☑ Breakfast

☑ Lunch

☑ Snacks

☑ Dinner

Enjoy! ♡

Breakfast menu ideas for Tanabata at home ♡

Kitty Orihime & Daniel Hikoboshi Sandwich ♡

It seems the filling of the sandwich is tuna and cucumber.

The star-shaped sandwich is made with ham and cheese ♩

Asparagus and cucumber represent bamboo leaves, while ham and cheese form the strips of paper!

You can't help but get excited when such a cute plate appears ♩

Open sandwich topped with star-shaped fruits ♡

A thin layer of whipped cream is spread on rice flour bread, decorated with star-shaped watermelon and kiwi.

A refreshing and sweet Tanabata breakfast ♩

Miffy toast art in a Tanabata version ♡

Decorated with ribbons and hats to represent Orihime and Hikoboshi.

For those who want a hearty breakfast, why not try star-shaped pizza made with dumpling wrappers? ♡

Cut the dumpling wrappers into stars, top them with mixed vegetables, cheese, and sausage, and bake them until crispy in a toaster.

Decorate the Orihime and Hikoboshi pizzas using nori, cheese, and ham!

For families who prefer rice for breakfast, make rice balls shaped like Orihime and Hikoboshi.

They even have three-dimensional hats! How impressive ♡

Their warm expressions are sure to bring a smile to your face.

Round rice balls with nori attached to express Orihime and Hikoboshi's faces.

If you also prepare rolls filled with eggs, crab sticks, and cucumber, it will be very satisfying! ♡

Next, let's introduce lunch menu ideas for Tanabata! ♡

Lunch menu ideas for Tanabata at home ♡

The most classic Tanabata meal is somen (thin noodles)!

It seems everyone is enjoying creatively arranging somen for Tanabata.

Star-shaped okra slices are perfect for decoration. Sprinkle some egg and ham for color!

This is a Tanabata somen inari bento!

Making somen into inari sushi is a new idea ♩

The combination of seasoned tofu and somen is delicious.

The detailed recipe is also posted.

Temari sushi and fresh spring rolls might be good too ♡ A colorful and festive Tanabata lunch brings a special feeling.

Various sizes of star-shaped cookie cutters will surely come in handy.

➡ Check out star-shaped cookie cutters on Rakuten

Next, let's introduce dessert menu ideas for your 3 PM snack ♩

Dessert menu ideas for Tanabata at home ♡

The most popular snack for Tanabata is jelly.

Here is a shimmering two-layer jelly made with Calpis and Blue Hawaii ♩

The refreshing blue jelly represents the Milky Way.

The Orihime and Hikoboshi picks are cute too! ♡

This jelly is made with plum jelly and plum syrup for Tanabata ♡

Topped with deep blue jelly.

A visually refreshing adult Tanabata dessert ♩

Milk jelly made from milk solidified with agar is shaped like stars.

Pouring soda over it and enjoying it with fruits looks delicious too! ♡

Luxuriously using a whole watermelon to make fruit punch ♩

Kiki and Lala are made with dumplings!

Jelly fruit punch made with four types of shaved ice syrup!

Topped with star-shaped peach slices.

You can see how to make it when you play the video ♩

Finally, let's introduce dinner menu ideas for Tanabata!

Dinner menu ideas for Tanabata at home ♡

A popular dinner menu for Tanabata is chirashi sushi ♩

Scatter sashimi and star-shaped thin omelets for a Tanabata version ♩

A refreshing chirashi sushi is perfect for hot summer nights.

Tanabata meat gratin topped with star-shaped cheese.

This idea could also be applied to lasagna or doria ♡

Casually, the carrots in the pot-au-feu are also star-shaped.

A classic home menu, curry, can turn into a Tanabata version simply by adding star-shaped cheese!

It is a Tanabata meal recommended for those who don't have time to create elaborate dishes but still want to enjoy the festival ♩

Present the rice in the center of the plate like the Milky Way and pour curry on both sides for a stylish arrangement!

The star-shaped carrots and okra add color ♩

Let's try making Tanabata meals ♡

We have introduced Tanabata meals you would like to make at home on July 7th ♩

Have a wonderful Tanabata with your family or loved ones! ♡