Japanese Bento Box

Nutrition per serving (estimate)

Why we like it

Bento is about variety: a little rice, a glazed protein, fresh vegetables and something pickled, all in one box. It packs well for work and has a good balance of protein, carbs and vegetables.

Ingredients

• 80g sushi rice
• 1 chicken thigh or 100g edamame
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• Pickled ginger
• 1 sheet nori
• Cucumber slices
• Cherry tomatoes
• Sesame seeds

Method

1. Cook sushi rice according to packet. Season with rice vinegar, sugar and salt.
2. If using chicken: mix soy sauce, honey and sesame oil. Marinate 10 minutes. Grill or pan cook 6-7 minutes each side.
3. If using edamame: cook frozen edamame 3-4 minutes in boiling salted water.
4. Slice chicken thinly.
5. Arrange rice in one section of a container.
6. Place protein in another section.
7. Fill remaining sections with cucumber, tomatoes and pickled ginger.
8. Top rice with sesame seeds and nori strips.