Another tip is to mix something fun into the rice. For my son’s lunch bento, I spread a thin layer of rice, put salmon or egg crepes on it, and place more rice on top, then scatter toppings on top.

Before the lacquered boxes, before the neatly packed parcels, there was simply hoshi-ii — dried rice, carried by 12th-century samurai and travellers. A meal of necessity, tucked in small pouches ...

but we hope you'll join us again here soon on BENTO EXPO.

The end of summer brings both relief and loneliness, and September conveys such feelings every year. With the start of a new school semester, many parents probably have resumed making lunch boxes ...

Taiwan-born M’sian chef’s stall has sweet braised pork rice bentos & mala beef noodles appeared first on SETHLUI.com.

Start by washing your hands, as you'll be handling food. First make your sushi rice by mixing in vinegar, a pinch of salt and a pinch of sugar. TOP TIP: The stickier the rice, the better so sushi ...