Japanese BENTO BOX Lunch Ideas #2 - Very Filling Bento Box Recipes for Beginners

Wagyu beef

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Lean beef reduces fat content while ground beef is more budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce offers a healthier option with less salt.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while canola oil is more affordable.

shiso leaves

🥗Healthier: mint leaves

💰Cheaper: parsley

Mint provides a similar fresh flavor, while parsley is more common.

Prepare the ingredients by chopping the vegetables and slicing the ham and beef.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add the ham and boiled fish paste, sauté until heated through.

Push the ham and fish paste to one side of the skillet and add the egg, scrambling it until fully cooked.

Add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps.

Pour in the sake, soy sauce, sugar, mirin, rice vinegar, and grated garlic, mixing well to combine all ingredients.

Season with salt and pepper to taste, stirring thoroughly.

Add minced green onion and toss everything together, cooking for an additional minute.

Serve topped with shredded cabbage and red pickled ginger.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens