Jul 14 2026
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Dinner Bento Box - Salmon Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves2

Served w. Salad, Miso Soup, White Rice, California Roll, 2pcs Shrimp Tempura, 3 pcs Sashimi, 2pcs Shumai or Gyoza

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Ingredients

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Salmon

Miso Soup

White Rice

Shrimp Tempura

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Marinate Salmon

    Marinate the salmon with soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and lemon juice for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook White Rice

    Cook white rice according to package instructions, typically using a ratio of 1 cup rice to 2 cups water.

  3. 3

    Make Miso Soup

    Prepare the miso soup by dissolving miso paste in water and adding cubed tofu and sliced green onions. Heat gently until warm.

  4. 4

    Make Salad

    Prepare the salad by combining mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Make California Roll

    Prepare California roll by laying nori on a bamboo mat, spreading sushi rice, and adding cucumber, avocado, and crab meat. Roll tightly and slice.

  6. 6

    Cook Shrimp Tempura

    For shrimp tempura, mix tempura batter with ice water, coat shrimp in batter, and deep fry until golden brown.

  7. 7

    Prepare Sashimi

    Slice fresh fish for sashimi.

  8. 8

    Prepare Shumai or Gyoza

    For shumai or gyoza, mix ground pork with chopped green onions and soy sauce, fill wrappers, and steam or pan-fry until cooked.

Assembly

  1. 9

    Assemble Bento Box

    Arrange all components in a bento box: place salmon, salad, miso soup, white rice, California roll, shrimp tempura, sashimi, and shumai or gyoza.

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