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step 1Know the rules (then break them!)
Like many other Japanese arts bento making has its own set of guidelines. Traditional bentos follow a couple of basic rules. The 4-3-2-1 rule: 4 parts rice, 3 parts protein, 2 parts vegetable, and 1 part "treat" (Usually either pickled vegetables or something sweet.) Sushi should be prepared with more wasabi than usual. Pack foods with flavors that might run or stick…
step 2Assemble hardware
If you're into kitchen gadgets making bento boxes can be a very fulfilling past time. There are tons of super cute accessories with which to decorate your lunches. Many of these items can be found online (check the last step for links!). If you're lucky enough to have a large Asian market in your town you'll probably be able to find everything you need right there. Howe…
step 3Gather specialty food items
A trip to your local Asian market is important to a traditional bento. But if you live in an area where you do not have access to such items don't fret. There are lots of creative and healthy ways to make a bento from seasonal local ingredients. Calrose rice is your first choice for sushi rice. Minute rice isn't going to cut it Tonkatsu sauce is simply good on every…
step 4Stuff to put in your bento: Onigiri
Onigiri, rice balls with filling, are a wonderful comfort food. They are fun to make, fun to look at, and fun to eat. They also serve as a nice parcel to decorate as they have a large surface area. The simplest onigiri, and maybe the most traditional, is simply a rice ball with an umeboshi (pickled plum) in the middle. Umeboshi are extremely popular in bento boxes and e…
step 5Stuff to put in your bento: Tempura
Tempura is a crispy batter coating used on vegetables or shrimp (although you could use it on anything that will hold together in hot oil.) It's fantastically cheap and easy to make. The batter consists of: 1 egg, 1 cup ice water (it is important that the water is ice cold), and 1 cup all-purpose flour. Mix gently until blended but still lumpy. Use immediately. While y…
step 6Stuff to put in your bento: Sushi
Sushi is probably the most versatile food you can put in a bento box. Believe it or not it is quick and easy to make. Aside from cooking the rice making a sushi roll can take as little as 5 minutes. Sushi could certainly be its own Instructable. But instead of trying to cover every type of sushi you could find in a really fantastic bento box I'm only going to cove…
step 7Stuff to put in your bento: Gyoza (part 1 of 3)
Wrappers Gyoza is a nice thing to open a bento box and find. They have a pretty fan shape, a nice crispy texture on one side, and a savory filling in the middle. While they fantastic served hot they also keep extremely well. You can, of course, put anything you like inside your gyoza. Most gyozas have cabbage and pork inside. I happen to be vegetarian so I'm filli…
step 8Stuff to put in your bento: Gyoza (part 2 of 3)
Pleating & Filling After you have your wrappers prepare a small dipping bowl of water . Dip your finger in the bowl to wet your fingertip and run your finger along the edge of the wrapper . Make sure it is wet enough to be shiny, which may require more than one dip. Wetting the edge forms a "glue" to hold your gyoza shut. Looselyfold the circle in half (not s…
step 9Stuff to put in your bento: Gyoza (part 3 of 3)
Cooking Use a light, flavorless oil and medium heat. After the pan is hot place your gyoza inside in a nested line. Be very careful the gyoza doesn't stick to the pan while cooking. This could potentially tear your gyoza and then you have a big mess in your pan! Add more oil if you need to and shake the pan a lot. You may find cooking with chopsticks will add to…
step 10Design your bento!
When I start a bento the first thing I look at is my main item (e.g. sushi or gyoza). I almost always have this in mind before I start cooking. I then choose my bento box and go from there. As we previously discussed, your bento box will have a great deal to do with your overall design. For example, if you have a traditional laquerware bento box with rounded corners …
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