Salmon Temaki Bento Box
High-protein lunch that’s perfect to take to work or school.
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The box was inspired by Teamki hand rolls. I added the wrappers to my box so I could assemble them at lunch. You can use any protein for this, but I love it with salmon.
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Ethan Chlebowski
Ingredients
Bento box components
- salmon160 g
- sushi rice100 g
- edamame50 g
- seaweed handroll sheets3
- kewpie mayo
- sriracha
- black sesame seeds
- salt
Pickled carrots & serranos
- carrots, peeled, julienned3
- serrano peppers, thinly sliced1
- water2 parts100 g
- rice vinegar1 part50 g
- white vinegar1 part50 g
- salta sprinkle
- msga pinch
Method
Step 1: Sear the salmon & steam rice
Start cooking your rice in a rice cooker or pot according to the package directions.
For the salmon, take a thawed filet, remove the skin, and sprinkle all sides with salt.
Add a little bit of oil to a hot pan and place it down to develop a nice . Add a tiny drizzle of oil to the uneven side and then flip over the salmon.
- It’s hard to get an even sear on this side since it bellies out, but try adding weight or pressing the salmon with a spatula to develop a sear.
Sear for about 7 minutes or until just cooked through and take it off the pan. Set aside to rest.
Step 2: Pickle the vegetables
Add julienned carrots to a glass jar along with some thinly sliced serrano peppers for heat.
Add salt and a tiny pinch of msg. Pour over the water and vinegar mixture, ensuring the sliced veggies are completely submerged and will evenly.
- These will get more pickled over time and store well in the fridge for a long time.
Step 3: Assemble the box
To assemble the bento, place the re-heatable items in the bottom layer (if you have a two-layer bento box). First, put in the salmon, followed by 100 g of cooked rice in the center. Lastly, for additional protein, add 50 g of frozen edamame on the side with a sprinkle of salt.
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