Shrimp Tempura Bento Box Recipe
Shrimp tempura, dumpling,noodles,california roll and rice.
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Ingredients
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Shrimp Tempura
Dumplings
Noodles
California Roll
Rice
Method
Shrimp Tempura
- 1
Prepare the batter
In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
- 2
Make the batter
Gradually add ice water to the dry ingredients, whisking until just combined. The batter should be lumpy.
- 3
Heat the oil
In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Fry the shrimp
Dip each shrimp into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, and carefully place in the hot oil.
- 5
Drain and serve
Fry the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Dumplings
- 6
Prepare filling
In a bowl, mix ground pork, green onions, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic until well combined.
- 7
Assemble dumplings
Place a small spoonful of the filling in the center of a dumpling wrapper. Moisten the edges with water and fold to seal.
- 8
Cook dumplings
In a pot, bring water to a boil. Steam the dumplings for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
Noodles
- 9
Cook the noodles
Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 10
Season the noodles
In a bowl, toss the cooked noodles with soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions.
California Roll
- 11
Season the rice
In a bowl, mix the cooked sushi rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- 12
Prepare nori
On a bamboo mat, place a nori sheet shiny side down. Spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori.
- 13
- 14
Roll and slice
Using the mat, roll the nori tightly around the filling. Slice into pieces.
Rice
- 15
Rinse the rice
Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- 16
Cook rice
In a pot, combine rinsed rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- 17
Finish cooking
Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
- 18
Fluff rice
Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
