Bento – Norecipes - Elevating Everyday Meals https://norecipes.com/recipe/type/bento/ Sun, 29 Oct 2023 15:16:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://norecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/favicon-32x32.png Bento – Norecipes - Elevating Everyday Meals https://norecipes.com/recipe/type/bento/ 32 32 Marinated Mushrooms https://norecipes.com/japanese-marinated-mushrooms/ https://norecipes.com/japanese-marinated-mushrooms/#respond Sun, 29 Oct 2023 14:36:47 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=121236 This luscious blend of maitake, shimeji, and nameko mushrooms is sautéed to golden perfection before being pickled in a tangy, umami-packed marinade. With a playful kick from the red chili flakes and a fresh herbal zing from some basil, this easy Japanese mushroom recipe creates a tangy, sweet appetizer that's equally at home alongside a...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/japanese-marinated-mushrooms/feed/ 0 Tamagoyaki (Japanese Omelette) https://norecipes.com/tamagoyaki-recipe/ https://norecipes.com/tamagoyaki-recipe/#comments Sun, 22 Oct 2023 08:57:05 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=99171 Tamagoyaki is a sweet and savory Japanese omelette that's subtly seasoned and cooked in thin layers that are rolled together before being sliced. It's a quintessential part of Japanese cuisine, and it's one of those dishes that reminds most people in Japan about their mom's home cooking. And the best part? It's surprisingly easy to...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/tamagoyaki-recipe/feed/ 20 Salmon Onigiri https://norecipes.com/salmon-onigiri-rice-balls/ https://norecipes.com/salmon-onigiri-rice-balls/#comments Sun, 24 Sep 2023 16:18:40 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=119921 Most countries have some dishes that will remind most of their people of mom's home cooking. In Japan, Salmon Onigiri (鮭おにぎり) comes near the top of that list. With tender flakes of salt-cured salmon enveloped in a layer of rice, this self-contained meal offers the perfect blend of deliciousness and portability, making it a staple...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/salmon-onigiri-rice-balls/feed/ 6 Shogayaki (Japanese Ginger Pork Chops) https://norecipes.com/shogayaki-japanese-ginger-pork/ https://norecipes.com/shogayaki-japanese-ginger-pork/#comments Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:57:16 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=114679 Buta no shoga yaki (豚の生姜焼き) means "ginger grill" in Japanese, and it's a home cooking staple in Japan that's usually made with pork (though it can be made with chicken as well). Marinating the pork with sake and grated ginger imparts the zesty zing of ginger while naturally tenderizing the meat. The result is an...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/shogayaki-japanese-ginger-pork/feed/ 3 Dashimaki Tamago Sando (Japanese Egg Sandwich) https://norecipes.com/dashimaki-tamago-sando-japanese-egg-sandwich/ https://norecipes.com/dashimaki-tamago-sando-japanese-egg-sandwich/#comments Sun, 26 Feb 2023 12:10:38 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=114179 Japan is the #1 consumer of eggs per capita in the world, so it's no surprise that eggs are used in all kinds of Japanese food. Egg sandwiches, known as Tamago Sando, are a popular lunch or snack. Variations span from convenience store egg salad sandwiches to this mashup, which includes a traditional Japanese omelette...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/dashimaki-tamago-sando-japanese-egg-sandwich/feed/ 2 Crispy Chicken with Ginger Scallion Sauce https://norecipes.com/chicken-ginger-scallion-sauce/ https://norecipes.com/chicken-ginger-scallion-sauce/#comments Sun, 19 Feb 2023 14:54:31 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=114137 For this easy chicken recipe, I took inspiration from the Chinese classic Scallion Chicken (葱油鸡 - cōng yóu jī). In my version, I pan-fry the chicken like a steak which renders the skin as crispy as a potato chip while leaving the meat underneath both tender and juicy. The best part, though, is the fragrant...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/chicken-ginger-scallion-sauce/feed/ 2 Smashed Cucumber Salad https://norecipes.com/smashed-cucumber-salad/ https://norecipes.com/smashed-cucumber-salad/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2023 14:05:59 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=114113 Smashed Cucumber Salad originated in China, but it's become a beloved quick pickle that's eaten across eastern Asia. Using a heavy object to smash the cucumber instead of cutting slices with a knife creates a rough surface with small cracks that soak up the flavors of the dressing like a sponge. This makes the prep...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/smashed-cucumber-salad/feed/ 2 Meat Wrapped Onigiri (Nikumaki Onigiri) https://norecipes.com/meat-wrapped-onigiri/ https://norecipes.com/meat-wrapped-onigiri/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2022 14:30:09 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=113667 Meat Wrapped Onigiri (俵おにぎり) Nikumaki Onigiri (俵おにぎり) means "meat wrapped onigiri," and it's thought to have been created as a staff meal at an izakaya in Miyazaki prefecture, Japan, sometime in the 1990s. Onigiri is usually added as a side dish in bento box lunches, but by wrapping the Japanese rice balls in meat and...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/meat-wrapped-onigiri/feed/ 6 Japanese Simmered Kabocha https://norecipes.com/simmered-kabocha-squash/ https://norecipes.com/simmered-kabocha-squash/#comments Sun, 30 Oct 2022 15:33:03 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=113500 Kabocha No Nimono (かぼちゃの煮物) literally means "simmered kabocha" in Japanese, and it's one of the most popular ways of enjoying this sweet and starchy winter squash in Japan. This kabocha squash recipe is good hot or cold, which makes it a tasty and colorful side dish to add to your autumn table or a bento...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/simmered-kabocha-squash/feed/ 6 Korokke (Japanese Potato Croquettes) https://norecipes.com/korokke-potato-croquettes/ https://norecipes.com/korokke-potato-croquettes/#comments Sun, 04 Sep 2022 14:32:01 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=113216 Korokke (コロッケ) Cheap yet satisfying, Korokke is both literally and figuratively a meat and potatoes dish that's long been a staple of Japanese home cooking. Growing up, my mom used to make her version of these potato croquettes with ground beef, onions, and canned corn, and the smell of the meat and onions always drew...

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