How to Make Bento - Packing Bento
By Setsuko Yoshizuka, About.com Guide
Bento are Japanese boxed meals. A typical bento includes steamed rice and various side dishes. Here are basic instructions on how to pack a bento.
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- Japanese Bento
- Sterilize a container.
- Pack steamed rice.
- Prepare side dishes.
- Arrange side dishes in the container.
- Bento is ready.
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