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Sanshoku Bento

Cultural Context

Sanshoku Bento, or Three Color Bento, is a traditional Japanese lunch box that showcases a harmonious balance of flavors and colors. Originating as a convenient meal for workers and travelers, it often features a combination of protein, vegetables, and rice, reflecting the Japanese philosophy of aesthetic presentation and nutrition. Today, it remains a popular choice for school lunches and picnics, allowing for endless variations based on seasonal ingredients and personal preferences.

JapaneseJPmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
650g minced beef or chicken
1 tbsp vegetable oil
35g fresh ginger - finely chopped
3 tbsp cooking sake
4 tbsp soy sauce
1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
8g dashi powder
4 tbsp mirin
2 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp ginger powder
2 tsp honey
5 eggs
1/2 tbsp sugar
a dash of salt
broccoli or other greens

mirin

🥗Healthier: sake

💰Cheaper: white wine

Sake provides a similar flavor profile without added sugar.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

1

Prepare the minced beef or chicken by marinating it with ginger, cooking sake, soy sauce, brown sugar, dashi powder, mirin, sesame oil, ginger powder, and honey.

2

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the marinated meat until fully cooked.

3

In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and a dash of salt, then scramble them in a pan until fully cooked.

4

Choose your greens (like broccoli, asparagus, or green peas) and steam or cook them until tender.

5

Assemble the bento box by layering rice, the cooked meat, scrambled eggs, and greens.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsteaming

Equipment Needed

frying pansteamerbento box

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freeegg-free

Allergens

milkeggssoy

Also Known As

Three Color BentoSanshoku Gozen
Local Name: 三色弁当

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