Tag: Bento
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Gobo & Ume Nimono
INGREDIENTS Ume plum or 1 Tsp ume paste (10-in) length burdock root (gobo) 2 Tbsp sake 1 Tbsp neutral oil for saute 1/4 cup kombu dashi Directions:Peel burdock root and cut into thick sticks of about 1/2 inch long. Making sure to soak in water immediately to prevent browning. Discard water and drain well before…
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Edamame & Tomato Salad (Side dish or bento box filler)
Serving size 1-2 people: Ingredients: 1 cup of Edamame fresh or frozen Aprox 6 grape or cherry Tomatoes 1-2 tablespoons of Japanese Mayonnaise 1 Negi or green Onion stalk (1/2 inch of the whites and 1/2 of the top for garnish) Salt and pepper to taste In a small sauce pan add 1 teaspoon of…
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Spinach Ohitashi
Ingredients: 1 bunch spinach (fresh not frozen) Pinch kosher/sea salt Dashi broth ½ cup water 1 kombu (dried kelp) (about 2″x 2″ ) small hand full of katsuobushi (fish flakes) (IF you want it to be vegetarian sub fish flakes for 2 dried shiitake mushrooms) Seasonings 1 Tbsp mirin 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar 1 Tbsp usukuchi (light-colored) soy sauce Toppings toasted white sesame seeds Directions: In…
Japanese food & recipes 