Japanese Bento Recipes • Just One Cookbook https://www.justonecookbook.com/everyday/bento/ Japanese Food and Recipe Blog Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:08:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Japanese Simmered Kabocha かぼちゃの煮物 https://www.justonecookbook.com/simmered-kabocha-squash/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/simmered-kabocha-squash/#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=64693 A decorative blue-and-white bowl filled with simmered kabocha squash pieces, garnished with thinly sliced ginger. Chopsticks and small dishes are placed beside the bowl on a dark surface.

Cooked in a savory seasonings, classic Japanese Simmered Kabocha is a simple, comforting dish that's a true taste of Japanese home cooking.

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Spicy Garlic Chicken https://www.justonecookbook.com/spicy-garlic-chicken/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/spicy-garlic-chicken/#comments Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=260811 A plate of glazed chicken pieces garnished with sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions, served on a white scalloped dish with various side dishes around it.

Make my Spicy Garlic Chicken recipe with seared chicken breast in a bold, glossy glaze. It's a satisfying dish that's ready in 30 minutes!

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Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) (Video) 唐揚げ https://www.justonecookbook.com/karaage/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/karaage/#comments Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:30:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=20676 Beautiful Japanese plates containing karaage, Japanese fried chicken, garnished with lemon wedges and kewpie mayo dollop sprinkled with shichimi togarashi.

Learn to make crispy, juicy Karaage (Japanese fried chicken) with tender chicken thighs marinated in aromatics and twice-fried until golden.

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Food Safety Tips For Bento https://www.justonecookbook.com/food-safety-tips-for-bento/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/food-safety-tips-for-bento/#comments Sat, 10 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?page_id=20446 3 easy bento boxes filled with delicious meals.

Learn how to keep your homemade bento lunch fresh and safe until lunchtime with these food safety tips for bento that we use in Japan.

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Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) (Video) おにぎり https://www.justonecookbook.com/onigiri-rice-balls/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/onigiri-rice-balls/#comments Fri, 10 May 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=19488 An oval plate containing 3 pieces of Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) placed on a bamboo leaf.

With a variety of fillings, Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) are a beloved food in Japan. Easy to make, they're ideal for picnic and bento lunch!

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Chrysanthemum Greens Salad 春菊のナムル https://www.justonecookbook.com/chrysanthemum-greens-salad/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/chrysanthemum-greens-salad/#comments Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:46 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=147898 A white bowl containing Easy Chrysanthemum Salad.

This Chrysanthemum Greens Salad with a simple sesame dressing is a super easy and healthy vegan-friendly recipe to make all year round.

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Japanese Egg Sandwich (Tamago Sando) たまごサンド https://www.justonecookbook.com/japanese-egg-sandwich-tamago-sando/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/japanese-egg-sandwich-tamago-sando/#comments Wed, 05 Apr 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=79866 Tamago Sando - Japanese Egg Salad Sandwich on a plate along with salad.

Egg salad tucked between slices of sweet milk bread, a Japanese egg sandwich (Tamago Sando) is a popular snack and is easy to make at home!

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Salmon and Shio Kombu Onigiri 鮭と塩昆布のおにぎり https://www.justonecookbook.com/salmon-and-shio-kombu-onigiri/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/salmon-and-shio-kombu-onigiri/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=160005 A Japanese ceramic plate containing Salmon and Shio Kombu Onigiri served with daikon pickles.

Salmon and Shio Kombu Onigiri are savory Japanese rice balls for bento lunch with salmon flakes, salted kelp strips, shiso, and myoga ginger.

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