Grilled salmon and chikuwa (tubular fish paste cake) isobe-age are standard ingredients in lunch boxes often seen at bento shops. Salted salmon is available nationwide but overseas it is not easy ...

Prepare cake. Let cool. Ice and decorate to your liking. Layer deli paper in the bottom of the bento box. Place cake inside. Tie with a ribbon to look pretty for presentation. OR Preheat oven to 375.

I use plastic wrap to help shape and place the omelet in a bento box. I recommend cooking the ... 130 g pork belly / 2 chikuwa (tubular fish paste cake) / 1/2 tsp + 1 tsp salt / 1 tsp ginger ...