"March 3rd is Hinamatsuri: Adorable Recipes and Dishes for a Homemade Hinamatsuri Feast"

March 3rd is Hinamatsuri ♡

Although the air is still cold, the first signs of spring are starting to show with the arrival of the spring breeze. When we think of events in March, we think of Hinamatsuri.＊

The origin of Hinamatsuri dates back to the Heian period. It is an event to pray for the healthy growth of girls, and it is still cherished today.♡

On Hinamatsuri, we display hina dolls and enjoy sweet sake and hina-arare (decorative rice crackers).♡ Above all, we cannot forget the colorful "Hinamatsuri meal."♡ On March 3rd, I want to prepare a cute and festive table to delight him.＊

This time, I will introduce popular Hinamatsuri menu items & recipes, as well as exceptionally cute arrangement ideas.♩

Since it's a celebration for girls, why not celebrate with super cute food?＊

Popular Hinamatsuri Menu & Recipe ① Chirashi Sushi

Many people might think of chirashi sushi first when they hear “Hinamatsuri menu.” You may even have fond memories of eating it in school lunch.♡

Chirashi sushi includes auspicious ingredients such as "shrimp" for longevity, "lotus root" for clarity, and "peas" for health and diligence, making it perfect for celebrations.♡

You can also find 'chirashi sushi base' at the supermarket, making it an easy dish to try for Hinamatsuri.＊

➡ Click here for a popular recipe of "Chirashi Sushi"♡

A super cute arrangement of chirashi sushi! I placed edible hina dolls on top.＊

I used cucumbers as a base and placed two chikuwa, wrapping each with cucumber and fried tofu to create kimonos. After topping with quail eggs and making faces with nori, I added picks to complete the prince and princess.♡ The snow lanterns on either side are made by attaching colored paper to picks.＊

It's so cute that it's almost a shame to eat it!♡ The wooden bowl is from IKEA, by the way.♩

Popular Hinamatsuri Menu & Recipe ② Sushi Cake

Sushi cake is a pressed sushi decorated to look like a cake.＊ The rice mixed with ingredients is shaped into a round cake and topped with kinshi tamago (shredded omelette) and cucumber, with tuna or salmon sashimi arranged like roses.♡ It’s visually stunning and festive!

➡ Click here for a popular recipe of "Sushi Cake"♡

This is a Rilakkuma sushi cake.＊ The rounded rice is decorated with kinshi tamago and salmon roe, and then more rice is shaped to create Rilakkuma. Rilakkuma's face is made with cheese and nori!♡

The prince's crown and the princess's jewel (head ornament) are made from thin omelette, while the scepter and fan are represented with cucumber.♩ It’s full of ideas, and I want to replicate this Hinamatsuri food!♡

A square-type sushi cake is also stylish and wonderful.♩ This sushi cake, which looks like tiles, is apparently called "Mosaic Sushi." Detailed recipes and videos are also available, so be sure to check them out!♡

➡ Click here for "Mosaic Sushi" recipe and video＊

Popular Hinamatsuri Menu & Recipe ③ Temari Sushi

Cute and round temari sushi is also a popular Hinamatsuri menu item.＊ It’s easy to try since you just roll sushi rice with sashimi and other ingredients using cling wrap.♡ If a variety of colorful temari sushi are arranged on the table, it’s sure to be delightful!♩

➡ Click here for a popular recipe of "Temari Sushi"♡

It's fun to choose your favorite ingredients and arrange them in different ways.♡ The star made of egg is so cute it makes my heart skip a beat!＊

By the way, this lovely flower dish is from the "Le Creuset" flower collection. It’s a perfect cute design for Hinamatsuri meals!♩

Popular Hinamatsuri Menu & Recipe ④ Bento

How about making a Hinamatsuri-themed bento for your husband, who may not be able to have dinner at home?♡

I wrapped ham kimono around rice balls, giving them a cucumber scepter and a cheese fan.＊ A sparkling pick is placed on top for decoration.♩

Picks designed as bonbori (paper lanterns) and cherry blossom branches are a lovely touch for Hinamatsuri!♡

Here are Snoopy as the prince and princess!♡ The scepter and fan are made from carrot, and the cheeks might be ketchup?＊ If his regular bento looks this cute, he will be surprised!

Popular Hinamatsuri Menu & Recipe ⑤ Curry

If your husband doesn’t particularly like sashimi or Japanese food, it might be nice to adapt a standard dish in a Hinamatsuri style.♡

This is an adorable Hinamatsuri curry.＊I made two rice balls decorated with nori, thin omelette, snap peas, cheese, and ham.♩

Even a typical menu can be enlivened with a hint of seasonal charm, making you a wonderful wife who cooks delicious meals.♡ That's the ideal wife image!＊

Popular Hinamatsuri Menu & Recipe ⑦ Dessert

On Hinamatsuri day, I want to put in some effort to prepare desserts too.♡

This is a three-colored chiffon cake.♡ The green is matcha, and the pink is strawberry jam.＊ It’s a cake that perfectly evokes the three-colored hina mochi (sweet rice cakes) associated with Hinamatsuri.♩

➡ Click here for the recipe of "Three-Color Chiffon Cake"♡

This is almond jelly topped with "Oiri" from Kagawa.♡ These cute Oiri are also popular as wedding return gifts.＊ I didn’t know there was such a way to use them!♡ Oiri can also be purchased through online shopping, so be sure to get some before Hinamatsuri.♩

What to make for Hinamatsuri? ♡

I introduced cute and delicious Hinamatsuri meals.♡ Are there any dishes you’d like to try?＊

By incorporating seasonal events and traditions into your meals, let’s aim to be the ideal wife.＊

You can find a variety of dishes perfect for Hinamatsuri at 100 yen shops and stores like Natural Kitchen, so be sure to check them out!♡