A bento is a single portion take-out or home-packed meal, very common in Japan. There are many varieties of bento box. Some prepared by using seasonal food and expensive ingredients, presented in laquer boxes. Some are just simple lunch boxes, packed in disposable containers, readily available at convenience stores or railway stations.
Japanese women used to prepare these for their husband and children to bring to work or school. Japanese take pride in preparing visually appetizing bento.
Most of us know that presenting food in an eye appealing manner enhances our dining experience. However, when cooking at home just for our family, we feel lazy in spending extra time plating our food. But a little extra effort goes a long way.
Occasionally, I do spend some time plating my cooking. This way, it keep things interesting for myself in the process of preparing the meals and also delight my diners.
We don’t have to be a trained chef or have a degree in art to make our cooking visually appealing. For plating at home, it should be about simplicity.
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