Bento - the art of quick snack at work

In Japan, there are able to not only tasty and healthy, but beautiful food. In this issue we offer
bento you a selection of photos, which is a Japanese version of a dinner with.





Bento in Japan called a la carte dinner for one person specially packaged, so that you can take with you.





The Japanese are famous for their ability to create exquisite works of art from almost nothing, so in the design of bento can be found unsurpassed masterpieces.



Traditionally lunch bento consists of rice, fish or meat, as well as what some pickled, raw or cooked vegetables. All this is packaged in a convenient box with a lid.













The basic ratio for rice, fish (or meat), vegetables and sauce bento - a 4: 3: 2: 1. Boiled rice before putting it in the box bento completely cooled and slightly dried, otherwise the lid of the box may condense steam and the food will lose its flavor and attractive appearance.



Boxes for packing bento can be very different from the standard, which can be bought in any supermarket, to the really exquisite, precious handmade masterpieces.



Today, Japan is ready, packed bento can be bought in department stores, railway stations, in supermarkets and shops that sell bento. Exquisitely decorated bento can be ordered at the restaurant.





The art of cooking and design bento does not die, and among housewives in Japan. Many happy to devote to this task for hours just to beloved husband and children unpacked and ate this work during the lunch break.



The art of making bento in Japan is very much appreciated and is considered one of the most important qualities of a good housewife.





In the design of bento has several styles. For example, "kiaraben" - Bento, issued in the form of popular Japanese cartoon characters and video games.



Another popular style of decoration bento - "oekakiben" (bento-picture). The dish is made in the form of animals, buildings, monuments, flowers, or even people.



By creating such bento even held the official competition. It is very easy to prepare and very patriotic bento called "Hinomaru Bento" (Hinomaru - a flag of Japan). This bento white boiled rice is a piece of red boiled carrots or pickled plum. Very cheap and healthy food.



The most traditional and oldest container is a special lacquer bento box "shokado bento" divided internally into several compartments. Appearance "shokado bento" inspired designers notebook ThinkPad, published by IBM, to create its characteristic angular body.



At the train station of Nagano Prefecture You can buy a special type of bento - "kamameshi bento", which is prepared and sold in small clay pots.





There is in Japan, and a special service for the delivery of bento. This service is called "Hoka Hoka Tai" and Bento, which is sold through the service, called "hokaben».



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