Little Bento Bonanza recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Little Bento Bonanza Recipe

Inspired by Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Time1h
Serves4

Little Bento Box choice of maki roll, all natural chicken tenders, shrimp tempura, crispy sweet tofu or pan seared salmon, served with edamame, choice of starch & fruit. maki roll choices: california roll, crunchy kido, avocado, sake, cowgirl roll, shrimp tempura maki, tekka maki. starch choices: french fries, white sticky rice, brown sticky rice, sesame noodles.

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Ingredients

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Maki Roll

Chicken Tenders

Shrimp Tempura

Crispy Sweet Tofu

Pan Seared Salmon

Starch Choices

Fruit and Edamame

Method

Maki Roll Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook Sushi Rice

    Rinse sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions and let cool.

  2. 2

    Assemble Maki Rolls

    Place a nori sheet on a bamboo mat, spread a thin layer of sushi rice, and add your choice of fillings. Roll tightly and slice into pieces.

Chicken Tenders Preparation

  1. 3

    Prepare Chicken Tenders

    Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs. Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper, dip in flour, then egg, and finally breadcrumbs.

  2. 4

    Fry Chicken Tenders

    Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken tenders until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.

Shrimp Tempura Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Tempura Batter

    Mix tempura batter with ice water until smooth. Dip shrimp in the batter.

  2. 6

    Fry Shrimp

    Heat oil in a deep pot. Fry shrimp until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Crispy Sweet Tofu Preparation

  1. 7

    Prepare Tofu

    Toss cubed tofu in cornstarch until coated. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  2. 8

    Fry Tofu

    Fry tofu until crispy and golden brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Pan Seared Salmon Preparation

  1. 9

    Season Salmon

    Season salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

  2. 10

    Sear Salmon

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked to your preference.

Starch and Side Preparation

  1. 11

    Cook Starch

    Prepare your choice of starch (french fries, sticky rice, or sesame noodles) according to package instructions.

  2. 12

    Prepare Edamame

    Steam or boil edamame until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.

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