Little Bento Box Recipe
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 Rolls
Chicken Tenders
Shrimp Tempura
Crispy Sweet Tofu
Pan-Seared Salmon
Sides
Method
Maki Roll Preparation
- 1
Cook Sushi Rice
Rinse sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook rice according to package instructions. Let cool.
- 2
Lay a nori sheet on a bamboo mat. Spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving 1 inch at the top. Add fillings (crab, cucumber, avocado) and roll tightly.
- 3
Slice the roll into bite-sized pieces and serve with soy sauce.
Chicken Tenders
- 4
Prepare Chicken Tenders
Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- 5
Dip chicken strips in flour, then egg, and finally breadcrumbs. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Shrimp Tempura
- 6
Make Tempura
Mix tempura batter mix with cold water to make a batter. Dip shrimp in batter and fry in hot oil until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Crispy Sweet Tofu
- 7
Prepare Tofu
Coat cubed tofu in cornstarch and fry in oil until crispy. Drizzle with soy sauce and honey.
Pan-Seared Salmon
- 8
Assemble Bento Box
- 9
Final Assembly
Arrange maki rolls, chicken tenders, shrimp tempura, crispy tofu, and salmon in a bento box. Add edamame, choice of starch, and fresh fruit on the side.
