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The Just Bento Cookbook: Everyday Lunches To Go
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u/Averses · 91 pointsr/TwoXChromosomes

Bentos are usually not so elaborate. Maybe for a special occaision or a competition (yes, they have lunchbox competitions in Japan) but every day ones tend to be toned down, but still visually appealing.

Also, it's not unusual to make stuff the night before to pack. I take it to the next level by making food for several days on a weekend and just throw them in my bento for work.

Also for anyone who is intrigued by bentos this is a great starting book. More on the practical side of bentos rather than the decorative but it's great at teaching you the basics and her recipes are amazing
http://www.amazon.com/The-Just-Bento-Cookbook-Everyday/dp/1568363931/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1341509271&sr=8-1&keywords=just+bento

www.justbento.com

u/Calmiche · 17 pointsr/Frugal

If you are making your boyfriend lunch every day, you need to take a look at bento boxes! It's a Japanese lunchbox. Usually it has rice, fresh veggies, eggs, noodles, chicken, sausages, or anything else you can imagine! I've even made sushi, dumplings and soup. I haven't made any in a couple years, but I used to make them for my wife. They are very healthy and filling and don't need heating.

They make special boxes if you want. However, a couple Tupperware containers will work fine. If you really get into it, you might find a thermos lunch jar.

You can try this book from Amazon. It's a good intro from an American perspective.

http://www.justbento.com/

http://www.aibento.net/

http://lunchinabox.net/recipes/

u/macwelsh007 · 4 pointsr/Cooking

Here's the book.

You basically make it the night before and let it chill in your fridge until the next morning. It's just fine to eat around lunchtime without keeping chilled (assuming you work in a climate controlled office and not out in a hot field somewhere).

Edit: Here's the box I bought for anyone interested.

u/Giraffe_Truther · 3 pointsr/mealprep

I don't have exactly what you're looking for, but there are some pretty great bento books that let you make and freeze sides that you can mix and match with fresh or other frozen things to make a balanced, quick lunch in the morning. The two I have are Effortless Bento and The Just Bento Cookbook.

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I know that's not exactly what you mean, but it's the closest resource that I use.

u/elhombreleon · 3 pointsr/Bento

It's "instant pickles!" You basically throw salt and lemon juice onto cucumber and cabbage, rub it in, and wait 10 minutes.

Since it's the very first bento, you can actually see it with the sample Amazon gives you: https://www.amazon.com/Just-Bento-Cookbook-Everyday-Lunches/dp/1568363931

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u/stackednerd · 2 pointsr/Bento

The Just Bento Cookbook is also really great. I've found it a bit easier to work from (and less overwhelming) as I get started. It's available on Amazon. Cookbook!

Edit: Fixed the link.

u/[deleted] · 2 pointsr/JETProgramme

You would be better served with cooking.nytimes.com than this book. It is quite thick and heavy, and most of this book's recipes amount to "Cook a fish with a lemon". For Japanese food, starting with Itoh or a more general cookbook might be better, but personally, if you can read Japanese at all, I would recommend purchasing a Japanese-language cookbook at BookOff for 100円.

u/TheOtherCupOfTea · 1 pointr/Cooking

I'm surprised Maki's JustHungry and JustBento are not listed here. They're mostly about Japanese cuisine, but some of the dishes are westernized since Maki is cautious of ingredients unavailable outside of Japan. She's also wary of health issues and gives nice tips and calorie counts.

Although recently Maki has been quite sick, the archives are awesome source. Also, her JustBento became a base for a good book.

u/cmorris5 · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

my favorite thing to make bentos! ! These are quite fun. Also favorite food rigt now is rice I cooked in beef broth with crushed redpeppers and meat loaf.

u/saroka · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

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Still going through... XD

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u/createitinc · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/dp/1568363931/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=X55WA3D3HAJC&coliid=I2NJRNF751AN73

I could use this cause I want to start making these haha. I think there should be some rather easy ones in here that will be fast for me to make.

u/MsZombiePuncher · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

So I'm gonna go ahead an assume you were gifted this bento book, which is amazing. I have it too, I love it. If you DON'T have it (which I'd be surprised about), then you need it!

As far as ideas and recipes, you definitely need those Rubber Cupcake Liners, which are absolutey fantastic for sperating items in your bento. Additionally they are good for making cupcakes to take with you, OR, you can make these egg muffins for breakfast or lunch in them. This is my breakfast right now, it's genius. Plus I should have used liners for them, the pan was a bitch to clean out.

Also, I highly suggest you check out this website if you haven't yet. Her entire website is just making bento boxes, and things related to bento boxes. What I linked you too specifically is all of her recipes she uses, some of which is just genius.

I love bento boxes because it's something I'm a big advocate for: little portions of lots of things. Instead of just a sandwich, you can have a quarter of a sandwich, some carrots, a tiny chocolate bar, and a bit of pasta salad. It's genius.

I actually already have a more traditional bento box, but I find it's not very condusive to taking to work. The one I have on my Miscellaneous wishlist is one has a built in freezer pack (so I don't have to bring a cooler and ice pack), and lots of rearrangeable individual compartments, which is good since my meals change every day.

I hope that wasn't too rambly! I didn't mean to go on that much =P

u/Munchkingrl · 1 pointr/MealPrepSunday

Depending on how long it is from when you leave home until when you eat you could just bring something you don't mind eating at room temp.

My old office only had 2 microwaves for over 100 people, probably over 150. The office before that had 2-4 and for a few months none. Needless to say there was always a wait at lunch time. I just started eating my food room temp.

Obviously not everything tastes as good at room temp. I've had good luck with Japanese bento style meals; rice, veg, a bit of meat. Just bento cookbook is a good resource. She has tips for making ahead and freezing parts of the meals as well.

If you have time to cook something quick or heat up some soup a good lunch jar will keep it warm until it's time to eat. It great for pasta and sauce.

For a heartier meal and/or more variety mr bento can't be beat. The stuff at the bottom stays warmest. Again it requires some prep time in the morning though