Ultimate Bento by Marc Matsumoto and Maki Ogawa

The ultimate guide to the art of the bento box — from the hosts of NHK World's beloved cooking show Bento Expo, Marc Matsumoto and Maki Ogawa.

As a Japanese-American, Marc is ideally placed to help Western readers bring Japanese flavours and techniques to their everyday lunches using easy-to-find ingredients. As a Japanese mother of teenage boys, Maki is an expert at creating simple yet genuinely delicious bento combinations that can be assembled quickly on even the busiest of mornings. Together, they have created an accessible, authentic bento cookbook that is as practical as it is inspiring.

Ultimate Bento is packed with practical techniques, step-by-step instructions, and useful tips for 85 recipes that can be mixed and matched to create 25 nutritionally balanced bento box lunches — each costing under $3 per serving, so you and your family can eat beautifully without breaking the bank.

Recipes include:

• Summer Rolls
• Japanese-style Coleslaw
• Wasabi Chicken
• Snap Pea Stir-Fry
• Yakitori Chicken Skewers
• Mini Stuffed Peppers
• Ginger Pork

• Authors: Marc Matsumoto and Maki Ogawa
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Recipes: 85 recipes, 25 balanced bento combinations
• Award: 2020 Gourmand Food Culture Award Winner