Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMikuni | Elk GroveSpecial Bento #3 Recipe

Special Bento #3 Recipe

Inspired by Mikuni | Elk Grove
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Beef curry & crispy gyoza. Includes steamed rice & salad

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Ingredients

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Beef Curry

Crispy Gyoza

Steamed Rice

Method

Beef Curry

  1. 1

    Heat Oil

    In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Sauté Aromatics

    Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until onions are translucent.

  3. 3

    Brown Beef

    Add the beef pieces. Brown the beef on all sides.

  4. 4

    Add Vegetables

    Stir in curry powder, followed by carrots and potatoes. Mix well.

  5. 5

    Add Liquids

    Pour in the coconut milk and beef broth. Bring to a boil.

  6. 6

    Simmer

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour, or until beef is tender.

  7. 7

    Season

    Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Crispy Gyoza

  1. 8

    Prepare Filling

    In a bowl, combine ground meat, chopped cabbage, green onions, minced garlic, soy sauce, and season with salt and pepper.

  2. 9

    Fill Wrappers

    Place a small spoonful of filling in the center of each gyoza wrapper.

  3. 10

    Seal Gyoza

    Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water, fold and pinch to seal.

  4. 11

    Fry Gyoza

    In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add gyoza and cook until the bottoms are golden brown.

  5. 12

    Steam Gyoza

    Add water to the skillet, cover, and steam for about 5 minutes until cooked through.

Steamed Rice

  1. 13

    Rinse Rice

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

  2. 14

    Cook Rice

    In a pot, combine rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil.

  3. 15

    Simmer Rice

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed.

  4. 16

    Rest Rice

    Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for another 5 minutes.

Salad

  1. 17

    Prepare Salad

    In a bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.

  2. 18

    Dress Salad

    Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 19

    Serve Salad

    Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.

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