For Bentos: Cucumber and Ham Rollups

I used to make this for my daughter's bento when she was in kindergarten.If the cheese splits while rolling, take it out of the refrigerator in advance. It will roll up better if it's soft. For 1 roll. Recipe by Rearea cheese

I thought of these to fill up the extra spaces in my bento box.Nothing really, since these are so easy. Recipe by emakatu

I wanted to make an easy yet filling recipe to include in bentos.-The ham will get strained if there's too much oil, so use oil modestly.-If you work quickly once the ham is in the frying pan, it will turn out nicely (fold the ham when the egg is soft-set).-2 hams to 1 large egg. 1 ham is plenty if the egg is small. Recipe by Derarosa

I love the combination of nori seaweed and cheese.The cheese does come melting out, but just mix it with the sauce. The cheese is savory on its own, but you can adjust the seasonings to taste! For 2-3 servings. Recipe by Karubo-n

I just thought these up when wondering what to do with some leftover carrot shapes, so I sandwiched them with my favorite ham and cheese, and turned them into this tasty, visually-enticing side dish.Stack the carrots after they cooled.Use your favorite cookie cutter.If you're worried that they'll fall apart, secure with a toothpick. Recipe by Marugo-ru

I wanted for include okra and pork in my children's sports festival bento - ingredients which help the body recover from fatigue and give energy.I suggest you to include carrots for color. Besides okra, try with green beans too.Adjust the amount of garlic to taste.You can increase the amount of pork, and wrap the fillings so you don't see them. Be sure to cook the meat through so it's not pink inside. Recipe by Misuke mama chan

This is a perfect side dish for filling gaps in bentos when you have leftover leafy greens in the fridge!You can make this with the following leafy vegetables too: Bok choy; komatsuna; lettucce, spinach; etc. For 2 servings. Recipe by moritoaruc

I just came up with this off the top of my head.Don't over-boil the shrimp in Step 1.Let the shrimp cool down before packing it in your bento box.You can use other dressings instead of sesame oil if you like. Recipe by Yuuyuu0221

I wanted a satisfying omelet using only a single egg, so I added cabbage to bulk it up.If you're simply serving it on a plate, you don't necessarily need to steam the omelet. If you're making this for bentos, it's easy because all you do is stop after Step 5 and microwave for about 40 seconds in the morning. Recipe by Setsumika

I use pork a lot, so bits and pieces of leftovers accumulate in my freezer.Using a recipe that calls for vinegar as reference, I thought of this.Since then, I have been able to use up my pork without any waste!- If the meat from Step 4 is long or large, cut it in half and then use it. The amount will increase, it will cook through faster, and it will become easier to stick into a bento♪.- When cooking in Step 6, do not cover with a lid. It will wilt if you do. Recipe by Chisora

I was staring at hanpen and boiled eggs and.... lol.If this is a bit much to add into a bento ... Make with leftover hanpen and egg salad . You can serve this for dinner, and pack the leftovers into a bento the next day! For 8 sandwiches like those shown in the photo. Recipe by yukanosuke

I came up with this for a recipe contest.- Cut to a size that fits your bento boxes. I used pork slices that were left over from when I made shabu-shabu.- Very thinly sliced meat for shabu-shabu is best because it's easy to roll and keeps its shape.- When you add the flavourings, cook quickly on medium-strong to strong heat. The meat should ideallybe just a bit charred.- For the shiro-dashi, you can use stock granules dissolved in hot water. Recipe by Makitoin

I had some leftover imitation crab sticks, so I made tamagoyaki a little different than the usual.Cook it over low heat. You can use 2 slices of ham and cheese if you like. Standing it up vertically to cool will help it shape into a cylinder without becoming smashed. For 4 slices. Recipe by *Anna*

My mom often put this in my bento, and it is my favorite side dish.Heat the potatoes in the microwave, and fry in the frying pan; this will make the meat turn out delicious without becoming too hard.Covering the pan with a lid midway through and steam cooking this is the secret behind keeping the meat soft. For 2~3 servings. Recipe by Mayumi

This is a tamagoyaki with a twist . It is filling, and colorful.When cutting, shiso leaves are a bit hard to cut, so please use a knife that cuts well and slice into the omelette as hard as you can! For 3-4 people. Recipe by Mayumi

I thought that meat-wrapped eggs might be as good as meat wrapped onigiri, so I gave them a try. They were really good! They were great in a bento! (Only use very fresh eggs.)If you don't flour the eggs twice at Steps 2 and 4, the meat will come off them.I recommend using large pieces of thinly sliced beef such as sukiyaki beef. If you have small pieces, try squeezing them tightly on the eggs as if you are making onigiri (rice balls) to make them stick. For 2 to 3 servings. Recipe by Ponie

I make this when I am out of ideas for what to put in my bento.Be careful not to take away too much of the grease and the water to prevent the taste from getting too overwhelming.Thinly sliced pork belly is soft it matches the cheese well, but I recommend you use meat that has a less fat since you are using cheese too. Recipe by @LECHE

This is the second in my series of ham ribbon recipes, following"Just 1 Slice Ham Ribbon (Decorative Bento)".I pondered the question of how to make a cuter ham ribbon, and this is the result.I made 3 ribbons at first, but they were too big, so I made 2 instead.These are easier to make with big circles. I chop up the remaining ham and add it to omelettes and fried rice and so on. For 1 piece. Recipe by Yuring

I've always made this dish for my own lunches, but I decided to post the recipe here because it consistently turns out so well, even despite the differences in size of the umeboshi ♪I usually use honeyed umeboshi, because I don't like umeboshi that's too sour.Just use any umeboshi that you'd like! Recipe by Nanaiku

The nursery school my daughter used to go to used to have bento days even for children younger than 3...I wanted to include her favorite corn kernels, but they're small and difficult to eat, so I folded them into little omelettes!The cheese is salty, so please adjust the seasoning. You can add sugar to make it a little bit sweet. Small children may find this easier to eat if you cut it up into 3 to 4 pieces. When holding the wrapped omelette, please be careful not to burn yourself! Recipe by Yomehunch

Its not a good idea pack raw ham and chikuwa in bentos on hot days, so I toasted them and they were delicious. I love the smell of burnt mayonnaise!Make sure to wrap tightly. Recipe by Oujimama

This is a tradition. I add these bite-sized beef rolls to my family's homemade osechi and bento.I often make this with various vegetables.It has a strong taste that goes well with beer as well as rice.The time needed to microwave the burdock root will depend on your microwave and the amount of burdock root: 3 minutes should be enough, but please check it with a skewer or a toothpick.Please enjoy served with shichimi pepper if you wish. For 4 people. Recipe by Momora

I wanted to think up a bento item that used hanpen.When pan frying the hanpen sandwich, press down on it lightly with a spatula. Make sure the filling doesn't come out!The hanpen may curl up while cooking, but if you let it cool down with the curled up side on the bottom, it will be fine.You can also cook it in an oven on a heatproof dish. (The version in Step 6 was cooked that way.) For 1 hanpen cake worth. Recipe by Orange Day

When I was little, I think the popular method to make meatballs for bentos was to heat pre-made meatballs in boiling water.I wanted to make homemade meatballs for my family, so I came up with this recipe!There are tips listed in many of the steps.Adding vinegar is optional. I make this both with and without it, depending on what I feel like. For approx. 18 meatballs. Recipe by Hiromanma

There are usually 8 to 10 eggs in a can of boiled quail eggs, so you won't be able to use it all up if you make 1-2 rolls for a regular bento. So why not make a big batch of these for a Sports Day festival bento!Do your kids get excited about quail eggs as mine do?Add the sauce in over low heat, and make sure to shake the pan back and forth.If you roll the quail eggs the day before (e.g. a big event like Sports Festival), you will be done in 5 minutes the day of.If you wrap these up with the yellow side of the chikuwa facing outward, then the rolls will not look very pleasant. Make sure to roll the browned side outwards! Lol. For 8 rolls. Recipe by Shijimi24

I didn't have any cherry tomatoes to put in a bento, and it looked rather colorless, so I tried making these. If a similar recipe already exists, I apologize!Choose a crabstick that's very red to make the rolls look cuter.Some crabsticks can't be opened up, so please choose the right kind.Take out the cheese and let it come to room temperature before making the rolls; they become easier to handle. For 3 picks' worth. Recipe by Koutarochan

I love sausages. I simmered sausages with vegetables in consommé and they came out tasty!Instead of carrots, try turnips or daikon radish. You can also substitute sour cream for the mayonnaise. Sprinkle on parsley for a touch of color. Recipe by Ranmao

My mom added leftover vinegar miso to tamagoyaki and fried it up. I use white miso, and replaced the sugar with honey. I sometimes also add ginger juice.You can add in ginger if you like! The flavor will change if you add it .When you have time, make sure to strain it (Step 3). This will produce the best quality! Recipe by Stylish Mama

It's hot and humid so I want to eat something refreshing. I used umeboshi because it has anti-microbial qualities.Spread the umeboshi over the inside of the opened chicken. Sandwich some shiso leaves between the pieces if you have any.Season it well with salt. Recipe by Sho-korin

我が家の生姜焼きは、お肉をくるくる巻いて食べやすく、そして食べごたえ感もアップ♪豚コマでも美味しいよ(o^^o)