Jul 14 2026

Japanese Bento Recipe

Time1h 15m
Serves4

Teri beef, teri chicken, shrimp tempura, corned beef hash, one scoop salad.

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Ingredients

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Teriyaki Beef

Teriyaki Chicken

Shrimp Tempura

Corned Beef Hash

Method

Teriyaki Beef

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, mirin, sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Beef

    Slice the beef sirloin into thin strips and marinate in the sauce for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook the Beef

    Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated beef for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.

Teriyaki Chicken

  1. 4

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic.

  2. 5

    Marinate the Chicken

    Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and marinate in the sauce for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 6

    Cook the Chicken

    Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes until cooked through.

Shrimp Tempura

  1. 7

    Prepare the Batter

    In a mixing bowl, combine the tempura batter mix with cold water until just mixed (do not overmix).

  2. 8

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F).

  3. 9

    Fry the Shrimp

    Dip the shrimp into the tempura batter and carefully place them into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Corned Beef Hash

  1. 10

    Cook the Potatoes

    Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes and cook until golden brown and tender, about 10-15 minutes.

  2. 11

    Add Onion and Corned Beef

    Add chopped onion and canned corned beef to the skillet. Break the corned beef into chunks and cook until heated through and the onions are translucent.

  3. 12

    Season and Serve

    Season with salt and black pepper. Stir everything to combine and serve warm.

Salad

  1. 13

    Prepare the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes.

  2. 14

    Add Dressing

    Drizzle with your favorite salad dressing and toss gently to combine.

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