bento Recipes
8 recipes to explore
Hiyashi Chuka
Hiyashi Chuka is a refreshing Japanese cold noodle dish that the whole family will love - perfect for warm Aussie days when you need a light, cooling meal that’s still packed with protein and vegetables; made with chilled wheat noodles topped with tender chicken, soft omelette strips, creamy avocado, cucumber,...
Korokke
Korokke is a beloved Japanese potato croquette that the whole family will love - perfect for lunchboxes, after-school snacks or as a comforting side dish; made with creamy mashed potato and savoury minced chicken, coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs, this wholesome version is toddler-friendly with no added salt or sugar,...
Ika Furai
Ika Furai is a crispy Japanese fried squid that the whole family will love - perfect for dinner, lunchboxes or as a protein-packed snack; made with tender squid strips coated in panko breadcrumbs and shallow-fried until golden, this wholesome version is toddler-friendly with no added salt or sugar, cut into...
Soboro Don
Soboro Don is a comforting Japanese rice bowl that the whole family will love - perfect for quick weeknight dinners, lunchboxes or any time you want something simple and satisfying; made with seasoned ground meat and scrambled egg served over fluffy rice, this wholesome version is toddler-friendly with no added...
Hako Sushi
Hako Sushi is a beautiful Japanese pressed sushi that the whole family will love - perfect for special occasions, parties or when you want to introduce your child to sushi in an approachable way; made with seasoned rice layered with fish or vegetables and pressed into neat squares, this wholesome...
Takikomi Gohan
Takikomi Gohan is a traditional Japanese seasoned rice that the whole family will love - perfect for using seasonal ingredients, one-pot meals or any time you want something flavourful and complete; made with rice cooked with vegetables, mushrooms and protein in a delicate dashi broth, this wholesome version is toddler-friendly...
Tofu Dengaku
Tofu Dengaku is a classic Japanese grilled tofu dish that the whole family will love - perfect for introducing your child to tofu and gentle umami flavours; made with firm tofu slices topped with a sweet miso glaze and grilled until caramelized, this wholesome version is toddler-friendly with reduced salt,...
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