Jul 14 2026
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Salmon Teriyaki Bento Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

Salmon Teriyaki,Dumpling,Noodles,California Roll, Rice

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Ingredients

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Salmon Teriyaki

Noodles

California Roll

Rice

Method

Salmon Teriyaki

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil until well combined.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Salmon

    Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook the Salmon

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the salmon from the marinade and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Drizzle with leftover marinade during cooking for extra flavor.

  4. 4

    Garnish

    Once cooked, remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped green onions, and set aside.

Dumplings

  1. 5

    Prepare the Filling

    In a bowl, combine ground pork, chopped green onions, minced ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

  2. 6

    Assemble the Dumplings

    Place a small spoonful of the pork mixture in the center of each dumpling wrapper. Wet the edges with water, fold over, and press to seal.

  3. 7

    Cook the Dumplings

    Boil water in a large pot. Add the dumplings and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they float to the top. Remove and drain.

Noodles

  1. 8

    Cook the Noodles

    In a pot of boiling water, cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  2. 9

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a pan, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add cooked noodles, soy sauce, and chopped green onions. Toss to combine.

  3. 10

    Garnish

    Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.

California Roll

  1. 11

    Prepare the Sushi Rice

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

  2. 12

    Season the Rice

    Once cooked, mix in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Allow to cool.

  3. 13

    Assemble the Rolls

    On a bamboo mat, place a sheet of nori. Spread sushi rice evenly on top, then layer with cucumber, avocado, and imitation crab. Roll tightly and slice into pieces.

Rice

  1. 14

    Rinse the Rice

    Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

  2. 15

    Cook the Rice

    In a pot, add rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.

  3. 16

    Fluff and Season

    Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and season with salt to taste.

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