Edo-mae Hamaguri Clam Rice Bento

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   The clams and rice are not steamed together.

2. 2

   The clams are steam cooked with sake, and the cooking liquid is diluted with bonito flake dashi stock to cook the rice.

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   The clams are flavored more than the rice.

4. 4

   Marinate in a little soy sauce and julienned ginger.

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   Reserve the cooking liquid for later.

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   Cook the rice with the clam cooking liquid and dashi stock.

7. 7

   Mix the cooked rice with the cooked clams.

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   The other components of the bento: Dashimaki tamago (rolled omelette with dashi stock), thickly sliced takuan (dried and pickled daikon radish).

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   Simmered satoimo (taro root) with quickly cooked thinly sliced beef.

10. 10

    Seasonal fruit - persimmons here.

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    Thinly sliced leftover vegetables, seasoned with lemon juice, salt and a little white wine.

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    Vacuum pack and by lunchtime it will have turned into proper marinated vegetables.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.