tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389380.post7148304790974961159..comments2023-11-02T07:20:55.166-03:00Comments on Jacki's Bento Blog: September 26th Bento LunchJackihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18345886709385495819noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389380.post-46315311409402408202008-09-29T10:02:00.000-03:002008-09-29T10:02:00.000-03:00Hi Delicieux! That's great! There's not a whole lo...Hi Delicieux! <BR/><BR/>That's great! There's not a whole lot you need to do to get started with the basics. First find a bento box or even a tupperware container that's the right size (around 750ml for an average grown man). If you can pick up the book "Bento Boxes, Japanese Meals on the Go" there are some great recipes in there that are delcious and fast to make.<BR/><BR/>You can form onigiri rice balls using plastic wrap, just by putting a pile of hot rice in the middle of the plastic wrap, bring the sides of the wrap up and twisting it tightly.<BR/><BR/>Other than that, it's just a matter of cooking up a source of protein (I usually do this the night before) and a couple of other dishes (maybe some dumplings and a small salad for example). Fill any gaps with whatever produce you have on hand!<BR/><BR/>There are some great resources online as well. I would suggest checking out lunchinabox.net or justbento.com for some tutorials.<BR/><BR/>I hope this helps!Jackihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345886709385495819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389380.post-76101378052243042712008-09-29T09:25:00.000-03:002008-09-29T09:25:00.000-03:00I've never made a bento box before but you have in...I've never made a bento box before but you have inspired me to try. My boyfriend loves all things Japanese and is overseas with the army at the moment, so I'd love to surprise him with my new found bento skills when he gets back. Do you have suggestions for starting out?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389380.post-44052653328319337702008-09-27T11:23:00.000-03:002008-09-27T11:23:00.000-03:00Thanks for the suggestions Nobu! I will try that n...Thanks for the suggestions Nobu! I will try that next timeJackihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345886709385495819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7389380.post-65734219517357469022008-09-27T06:32:00.000-03:002008-09-27T06:32:00.000-03:00I like kuri-gohan too.It is also good to gril surf...I like kuri-gohan too.<BR/>It is also good to gril surface of chestnuts befor cook them, If you like aroma.nobuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10975863824431595162noreply@blogger.com