Bento Basics | JustBento
2019年6月13日 · Bento (written 弁当), or obento (お弁当) to use the honorific term, is the Japanese word for a meal served in a box. Beyond that basic definition though, just about anything goes as to what kind of box or container is used, as well as what is put inside that box,.
JustBento | Easy, delicious, healthy bento recipes, how-tos & more.
The Just Bento Cookbook 2: Make Ahead, Easy, Healthy Lunches to Go is the sequel to the best-selling The Just Bento Cookbook. It contains almost all new recipes (with the exception of a handful of "classics"), and is designed to expand your bento making repertoire, as well as increase your knowledge of Japanese home cooking in general.
How to see if a bento box is really the right size for you before ...
2019年6月11日 · Some bento boxes have the capacity embossed on the bottom of the box. If you don't own a 'real' bento box yet. If you don't own a 'real' bento box yet, but you are using an alternative box for bento-ing, it's just as easy to figure out if a new box will be right.
Recipe collection: Side dishes and space fillers - Bento
2019年6月11日 · Bento filler: French green beans with carrot and ginger; Bento filler: Green asparagus and scrambled tofu; Bento filler: Green beans and aburaage (fried tofu skins) Bento filler: Parsnip kinpira; Bento filler: Raw Asparagus, Radish and Parmesan salad; Bento filler: Spicy miso marinated green asparagus; Bento filler: Spring greens namul (namuru)
The best bento box for you really depends on your needs
2019年8月30日 · The photos here are from the Just Bento Cookbook 2; they show a pretty hearty meal arranged on a flat plate, and the same meal packed into a single-layer type Japanese bento box and a two-tier type box. The single layer box has a capacity of around 850ml, and the two tier one a total of around 750 ml.
Keeping your bento lunch safe (Reviewing bento basics)
2019年6月11日 · _Note: This bento safety article is one of the first ones I posted here on Just Bento, back in November 2007. I've edited it and added some more information, especially since more and more new people are coming to the site. Even if you're a veteran bento maker, it's good to go over the basics occasionally!_ A traditional portable bento box meal is meant to be eaten eaten at room temperature ...
Essential equipment and supplies for making bento lunches
2019年6月11日 · Often they are attached together with a string, which I just cut off. They are great for mixing things up, stir-frying, and so on, as well as for putting food in the bento box. 2 or 3 pairs (or 4 to 6 individual) saibashi held together act sort of like a whisk for rapidly stirring things, but are much easier to clean.
Maki's Top 10 Bento Rules | JustBento
2019年6月11日 · A bento box should look colorful and appetizing. I keep elaborate, time-consuming bento decoration attempts for special occasions. I have a general rule of keeping bento decorating time — the time needed for the addition of things like cutely cut vegetables or decorated rice balls — to a maximum of ten minutes per bento for everyday bentos .
Bento no. 39: The basics of how to fill a classic bento box
2008年6月11日 · How to fill a 2-tier bento box. 2-tier bento boxes are the most popular type according to a recent poll of Just Bento readers, and they are the type most commonly available from bento box suppliers, at least outside of Japan. They are a bit easier to pack than 1-tier boxes, and fit together in a nice compact way for easy portability.
Comparing bento box materials (table) | JustBento
2019年6月11日 · Vivo Kids Bento Box: Paper (coated) Not used for bento boxes, but used for bento cups and dividers. Lightweight, disposable, fairly waterproof. Comes in many cute designs. Not microwave, oven or dishwasher safe. Not reusable (you may get 1-2 more uses out of a paper cup). Expensive when you consider the per-use cost. Paper bento cup