Did you think they are really made of an octopus? □ Okay…it’s not really “octopus sausage”, but these sausages are cut to shape like an octopus. When I am too busy to make a full bento for my son’s lunch, I sometimes make this Cute Octopus Sausage Bento because it’s super quick and fun! My already-busy life has turned into super-hectic life and I find myself struggling to find time to do everything. The weather has been really nice in the Bay Area and my children want to play outside in the park and go biking. □ I’ll be happy to help.Japanese bento with cute octopus-shaped sausages, broccoli, grape, tomato, and rice, popular with children. A lot of tricks are used in bento making. We still put deep-fried food, but we make sure they are fully cool before being packed in the bento box (condensation will make it soggy). Also not too oily food as oil gets solidified. So we add slightly more seasonings for bento. The seasonings are a bit stronger than when you eat hot because it tastes better. Meat etc, we cook in a way that tastes better at room temperature. Japanese rice doesn’t become “hard”, still moist, but just room temperature. Even though adults go to the office and it may have a microwave, most people still eat room temperature bento. Train stations and bento shops sell room temperature bentos too. It’s kinda big jar considering how small their lunch bag is…Ībout the bento. Lunchbots sell thermal jars (a bit pricey) and I bought them a while ago and my kids can finally open the lid with their hands. Now the kids actually prefer them not warm and I put them in a Lunchbots (see the bento box I use here: and under Lunch box.). Hi jh! I used to use the same Thermos brand and cut the grilled cheese cut into small squares to fit in there. If you happened to make Japanese potato salad the same night, it should go really well with the miso yaki onigiri for lunch!Ĭook the Pork Belly for dinner and pack it for a comforting work lunch! In the bento box, throw in tomatoes, tamagoyaki, and furikake over rice with the braised pork. Round up the bento with a colorful salad, edamame, and sliced fruits. It’s easy to grill up an extra dozen of the rice balls and save them for lunch. This Miso Yaki Onigiri is slathered with sweet, savory miso sauce and grilled to perfection. Onigiri is one of my favorite foods to pack into a bento lunch box. Teriyaki Salmon on the go – in a bento box! Cook up this easy, sweet & savory teriyaki salmon for dinner the night before, and keep an extra piece to pack in a Japanese-style bento for lunch the next day. Looking for a bento lunch idea that is both kid and adult-friendly? Packed along with steamed rice, ramen egg & Japanese potato salad on the side, this Sweet and Sour Chicken Bento makes the best of dinner leftover and turn lunch into one satisfying meal. Tender slices of pork cooked in a ginger soy sauce, every bite is flavorful! Packed with Japanese rolled omelette and fresh fruits on the side, this Shogayaki Bento takes advantage of dinner leftovers for a quick and convenient lunch the next day. Tender thin pork slices with a hint of ginger wrapped between layers of rice and nori, this Ginger Pork Onigirazu makes a mouthwatering & attractive bento. Yummy Japanese lunchbox to go! With a scrumptious lunch like this, even the pickiest eaters will finish up every bite in the bento. Enjoy with onigiri.īento lunch box with tonkatsu (crispy Japanese pork cutlet), tomato, golden kiwi, and broccoli. Sweet and flavorful chicken drummett bento with sauteed cabbage, Tamagoyaki, tomatoes, and fresh fruits. In this bento box, you have golden crunchy chicken with tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelette), spinach gomaae, along with fruits and grape tomatoes for a colorful lunch. Want a meatier option for lunch? Japanese hamburger (hambagu) steak bento with broccoli, tomato, celery, and corn.Īsparagus beef roll bento with edamame, tomatoes, and Onigiri (Japanese rice ball).ĭelicious tempura bento lunch box recipe with shrimp and vegetable tempura packed with rice and fruits. Enjoy this colorful Sanshoku Bento with sweet ground chicken, salmon flakes, scrambled egg, and strawberries. These 3 easy and budget-friendly meal prep ideas for bento prove that eating healthy can be delicious and fun! A little prep work on Sunday will set you up to eat healthier, save money, and reduce your stress through the week.ĭelicious soft and tender chicken meatball packed with ham flower, fruits, crab salad, egg, and broccoli in a stylish bento box.īeautiful bento tastes twice as good. Discover new bento ideas and inspirations for packing school lunches!
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