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Umeboshi Chicken Bento & Ume-shiso Chicken Sandwich Bento
BENTO EXPO - S9 - E7
Today: a special episode focusing on scenic Wakayama Prefecture. We meet local bento makers from Malaysia, Poland and Indonesia. Maki and Marc make bentos using umeboshi, a Wakayama specialty.
BENTO EXPO: Season 9 - 11 Episode s
9x1 - Sweet Chili Chicken Tatsuta Bento & Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich
April 26, 2024
Today: health-conscious bentos with Marc and special guest Takahashi Yoshiro, a chef and athlete. Together, they make two protein-rich chicken bentos. From Hyogo Prefecture, bentos featuring Tajima beef.
9x2 - Citrus Teriyaki Pork Bento & Pork Kimchi Don Bento
May 16, 2024
Today: health-conscious bentos with Marc and special guest Takahashi Yoshiro, a chef and athlete. Together, they make two flavorful pork bentos. From Thailand, a homemade bento for a boat captain.
9x3 - Morioka Jajamen Bento & Soba Inari Bento
June 6, 2024
Today: a special episode focusing on Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan. We meet local Uyghur and Vietnamese bento makers. Maki and Marc make noodle-based bentos inspired by Iwate.
9x4 - Pork Ketchup Bento & Glazed Tofu Bento
June 27, 2024
Today: bentos with Marc and special guest Watanabe Akiko, a popular bento maker. They each use ketchup in their fun and easy recipes. From Shodoshima, a warigo bento for watching farmer's kabuki.
9x5 - Tamagoyaki Five-color Bento & Scallion Pancake Bento (Negiyaki)
July 25, 2024
Today: colorful and tasty bentos with Marc and special guest Nozaki Hiromitsu, a legendary chef of Japanese cuisine. From the Yatsugatake Mountains, a bento with fresh highland vegetables.
9x6 - Caramelized Beef (Shigure-ni) Bento & Beef Onigirazu Bento
August 15, 2024
Today: bentos with Marc and special guest Nozaki Hiromitsu, a legendary chef of Japanese cuisine. Their bentos feature beef shigure-ni. From Kagoshima Prefecture, a sweet potato tempura bento.
9x7 - Umeboshi Chicken Bento & Ume-shiso Chicken Sandwich Bento
September 12, 2024
Today: a special episode focusing on scenic Wakayama Prefecture. We meet local bento makers from Malaysia, Poland and Indonesia. Maki and Marc make bentos using umeboshi, a Wakayama specialty.
9x8 - Tofu Dengaku (Miso-glazed Crispy Tofu) Bento & Teriyaki Tortilla Bento
September 26, 2024
Today: a look at some popular bentos posted to our website. Maki and Marc make savory bentos perfect for an autumn picnic. From Bali in Indonesia, a tasty and protein-rich tempeh bento.
9x9 - Miso Tamagoyaki Bento & Miso-marinated Cod (Saikyo-yaki) Bento
October 25, 2024
Today: part one of a special two-part series focusing on timeless Kyoto. Marc visits cooking expert Sugimoto Setsuko. Together, the pair make bentos featuring Kyoto specialty shiro miso.
9x10 - Koyadofu and Chicken Teriyaki Bento & Koyadofu and Matsutake Rice Bento
November 15, 2024
Today: part two of a special two-part series focusing on timeless Kyoto. Marc visits cooking expert Sugimoto Setsuko. Together, the pair make bentos featuring koyadofu, a dried tofu.
9x11 - Chakin-zushi (Omelet-wrapped Sushi) Bento & Stuffed Pepper Bento
December 6, 2024
Today: Marc prepares bentos with cooking expert Yanagihara Naoyuki, a chef of Japanese cuisine. Together, the pair make two festive-looking bentos perfect for the holiday season.