Ingredients
Bento box components
- Salmon160 g
- Sushi rice100 g
- Edamame50 g
- Seaweed handroll sheets3
- Kewpie mayo
- Sriracha
- Black sesame seeds
- Salt
Pickled carrots & serranos
- Carrots, peeled, julienned3
- Serrano peppers, thinly sliced1
- Water2 parts100 g
- Rice Vinegar1 part50 g
- White Vinegar1 part50 g
- Salta sprinkle
- MSGa pinch
Method
Step 1: Sear the salmon & steam rice
Start cooking your rice in a rice cooker or pot according to the package directions.
For the salmon, take a thawed filet, remove the skin, and sprinkle all sides with salt.
Add a little bit of oil to a hot pan and place it down to develop a nice . Add a tiny drizzle of oil to the uneven side and then flip over the salmon.
It’s hard to get an even sear on this side since it bellies out, but try adding weight or pressing the salmon with a spatula to develop a sear.
Sear for about 7 minutes or until just cooked through and take it off the pan. Set aside to rest.
Step 2: Pickle the vegetables
Add julienned carrots to a glass jar along with some thinly sliced serrano peppers for heat.
Add salt and a tiny pinch of msg. Pour over the water and vinegar mixture, ensuring the sliced veggies are completely submerged and will evenly.
These will get more pickled over time and store well in the fridge for a long time.
Step 3: Assemble the box
To assemble the bento, place the re-heatable items in the bottom layer (if you have a two-layer bento box). First, put in the salmon, followed by 100 g of cooked rice in the center. Lastly, for additional protein, add 50 g of frozen edamame on the side with a sprinkle of salt.
“The box was inspired by Teamki hand rolls. I added the wrappers to my box so I could assemble them at lunch. You can use any protein for this, but I love it with salmon.”
Ethan ChlebowskiWatch & Cook
Nutritional Information
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Recommended: 1 servings
FAQ
Are there variations of this box?
Try this same box with different proteins like steak, chicken, or tofu! Add in whatever other veggies you’d like as well.
Do I have to use sushi rice?
Sushi rice is stickier and stays together more than other types of rice. Feel free to use whatever kind of rice you have at home. Sushi rice is a short-grain and stickier rice, whereas the more popular Jasmine rice is a longer grain, is lighter in and not that sticky.
What type of bento box should I get?
I would look for these four things when choosing a bento box: At least two separate layers sauce container or compartment Moveable divider Built in cutlery (not as important as the other 3, but it is nice).