Tempura Rice Bowl Bento – Japanese Cooking 101

At present’s simple bento field options Dealer Joe’s Vegetable Hen’s Nests — absolutely cooked and frozen “nests” of julienned greens coated in tempura batter and deep-fried. They resemble Japanese kakiage, a kind of tempura made with a wide range of greens. These nests will be reheated to gentle, crispy perfection within the oven or air fryer — good for a busy morning. Additionally they include a soy-based dipping sauce.

Simple Tempura Donburi with Dealer Joe’s Vegetable Hen’s Nests

TJ’s Vegetable Hen’s Nests are scrumptious on their very own with the included dipping sauce, however you’ll be able to take them to the following degree by simmering them briefly within the sauce with an egg, then serving over steamed rice. A tasty vegetable tendon (Tempura Donburi/Rice Bowl) with egg is prepared in about quarter-hour — assuming your rice is already cooked.

Usually, we put together a soy sauce–primarily based simmering or dipping sauce for Tendon, however this time I merely used the sauce packet with a tablespoon of water to avoid wasting time. The end result didn’t disappoint!

Including an egg is optionally available however extremely advisable — it provides protein, a creamy texture, and wealthy taste. Inexperienced onions convey freshness, shade, and an additional layer of taste.

Bento Field Concepts for Adults

Bento field lunches aren’t only for faculty youngsters — they’re additionally nice for work. Consuming out daily will not be reasonable for many individuals. With rising meals costs, discovering inexpensive dine-in or take-out choices has turn out to be a day by day problem. Some may work evening shifts or just not have time to depart the workplace.

In case you’re fortunate sufficient to have a microwave in your workplace break room, you’ll be able to discover extra bento choices that may be heated and loved scorching.

For reheatable bentos, pack your meal in a glass meals storage container. Simply open the lid, microwave for a couple of minutes, and luxuriate in a scorching, satisfying meal!

Extra Bento Concepts

Simple Bento field lunch that includes Dealer Joe’s Vegetable Hen’s Nests

• Air fry or bake the frozen tempura chook’s nests in line with the instruction on the package deal (8 minutes for air-fry). Chop the inexperienced onion. Beat the egg in a small bowl.

• In a small pan, combine one packet of the tempura dipping sauce (included within the package deal) with water and convey to a boil. Add the heated tempura within the sauce and pour the egg. Prime with chopped inexperienced onions, flip off the warmth, and shut the lid. Let sit for a minute.

• Pack the steamed rice in a glass meals container (or a bento field) and high with the tempura combination. Let cool and shut the lid.