When you are ready to entertain again or if you’re always on the lookout for ways to shake up mealtimes at home I’ve got a super fun idea for you: A Japanese bento box! My family and I travel to Japan a lot and every time I’m there, I love to visit the local restaurants and order a bento box. The good news? It’s easy to recreate and bring those memories home. It will probably be a while until we can safely get back to travel or to full-on entertaining so this is a super fun way to bring Japan home and keep your diners safe!
If you wanna go all out, you could make a whole Japanese-themed meal out of it and make a DYI sushi or poke bar and even cheat a little by ordering the miso soups from your favorite restaurant. I’ve got some great at-home sushi recipes for you to try too like my Nori Salmon Rolls or my Mango, Cucumber Salmon Sushi! Enjoy this video as I walk you through an easy step-by-step assembly process. Kanpai!
DIY Bento Box
Watch as I throw together a crowd-pleasing meal in minutes:
Goodies To Get
If you do a quick Google search, you’ll find plenty of bento box options online. In the video above, I’m using a set I found right on Amazon! The black wooden exterior with bright red interior and decorative cover make it feel very authentic. Plus, here are some other fun goodies that will make your dinner party a memorable one.
Get More Meals Inspired By My Travels
In my cookbook, FOOD YOU WANT For The Life You Crave, I share dozens of recipes inspired by my global travels. Check out my Vietnamese Spring Rolls on page 88, Asian Island-Style Chicken Adobo on page 149, and the Israeli Falaffal on page 253.
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