Bento Box Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Bento Box
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: None None FOR THE CHICKEN TERIYAKI; 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 2 None boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed; 3 cups hot steamed Japanese rice; None None Mayonnaise, to serve; None None FOR THE SPINACH SESAME SALAD; 1 tbsp sake; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp sesame oil; 7 oz spinach leaves, blanched and thinly sliced; 1 tsp sesame seeds, to sprinkle; None None FOR THE SHRIMP TEMPURA; 3/4 cup flour; 1/3 cup potato flour; None None Vegetable oil, for deep frying; 8 None jumbo raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tails intact

Servings: persons

None None FOR THE CHICKEN TERIYAKI
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
2 None boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
3 cups hot steamed Japanese rice
None None Mayonnaise, to serve
None None FOR THE SPINACH SESAME SALAD
1 tbsp sake
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp sesame oil
7 oz spinach leaves, blanched and thinly sliced
1 tsp sesame seeds, to sprinkle
None None FOR THE SHRIMP TEMPURA
3/4 cup flour
1/3 cup potato flour
None None Vegetable oil, for deep frying
8 None jumbo raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tails intact

1
For the chicken teriyaki, mix teriyaki sauce and sesame oil in a medium bowl. Add chicken, tossing to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 30 mins.
2
For the spinach sesame salad, mix sake, soy sauce and oil in a medium bowl. Add spinach and toss well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3
Meanwhile, for the shrimp tempura, mix flours and 1 cup cold water in a bowl to form a lumpy batter. Heat oil in a large saucepan on high heat. (A little batter sizzles as soon as it is added.) Dip shrimp into batter to coat, shaking off excess. Deep-fry for 2-3 mins, turning, until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels. Season to taste. Keep hot.
4
Heat a medium skillet on high heat. Spray with no stick cooking spray. Cook chicken for 3-4 mins each side, until cooked through. Slice thinly.
5
Divide dishes among 4 bento boxes (or serving plates). Sprinkle salad with sesame seeds. Serve chicken on a bed of steamed rice and tempura with mayonnaise.

920

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: None None FOR THE CHICKEN TERIYAKI, 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 2 None boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed, and more.

Yes, Bento Box falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bento Box

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