How-to Make a Traditional Japanese Bento Box

[@jazzyguy13]

I just described Elena to someone as the Bob Ross of cooking. She's so soothing, and really chill about her recipes, and doesn't care if she forgets something or makes a mistake, but everything she makes looks beautiful. Basically, I love her.

[@redsnake188]

I have no plans of cooking a bento but after the pork recipe I really just wanted more from her.

[@bubblegum2445]

lol

[@LAVERTUEG]

I really like her. Please more content from Elena Yamamoto

[@squirrel2590]

No

[@anoopks]

YEs, please! Tired of all the fat, chain-smoking hipsters.

[@moonkxssxd]

Hey don't hate on Action and Matty. They're great people with a fun outlook on life that can cook with the best of em, just like Elena.

[@saintghi8974]

MORE Japanese cuisines and tips and MORE Elena ❤️

[@fushigibliss]

same! i love her even though i just saw one of her episode (this is the 2nd one)

[@kaptenlemper]

Finally, a tutorial that reassures me that it's ok for the cooking process to be a bit messy and imperfect. Can we get more Elena content please?

[@j.emimarunrak4348]

She's like that one kind teacher back in grade school that nobody skipped her class.

[@carolynhconrad]

I love Elena! Her videos are so soothing and make me want to try new stuff in the kitchen

[@billypilgrim1]

My bento box consists of a half eaten sandwich and a crumbly can of Pringles.

[@chocobillysranch9205]

High school memories

[@its_just_marvlus]

thats a highschool lunchable

[@mikeroadblock]

When I was really young my friend only had a can of them. The teacher was disappointed but he was so happy. Lol.

[@eitherorbooks]

"you want to be gentle with it", cut to shot of broken egg. My favorite way to eat though.

[@galanthamine]

Eggs can crack from the sudden change of temperature, but yeah it was kinda funny 😅

[@Nullllus]

Some eggs already have micro cracks though.

[@PaulHo]

She's great! So easy to follow, personable, informative and inviting. I can't wait to see more of her. And her brother!

[@MoxieBeast]

I love her and i love these tips 😋

[@sylviathecatuwu535]

I’ve been trying to learn how to make bento for so long, but the videos and websites I’ve been to never list the ingredients, and I was ready to give up until... BEHOLD! I found her! Elena THANK YOU! I wanted to try and make bento but I didn’t know any traditional ingredients for it until now! You’re awesome, thank you so much!

[@vexinglex4996]

I love how casual, cheerful, and friendly she is when she talks. She doesn't hype anything up and focuses on the dish and its relevance rather than herself. The end result is stunning.

[@simmimon]

Elena is so kind and gentle it shows in her cooking.

[@voxelemur]

I wish the editor would leave some white space between edits so it doesn't sound like a skipping record when the host talks.

[@user-lf1os3sh5c]

Extremely calming content I'm rewatching during this mad period... Please get Elena to make more video content!

[@nelsondx8054]

She's too pure for this world, bless her.

[@nelsondx8054]

@Ramen Lover si ese, dame tu cosita

[@otishasablackhat2]

I really like this chef. She explains the steps really well and adds her own story. Seems like she knows her stuff. I rewound so many times to make my own bento with some of these dishes...and added my own Bajan fishcakes!

[@azfaru4367]

Been binging her videos. Oddly relaxing

[@PsychBurst]

Man, I just watched the tonkatsu one again yesterday.

[@lilpinche918]

I love the way she explained how to form the onigiri, makes so much sense.

[@nolan6183]

She's so intelligent and pretty, and her calming presence lends to her great teaching! *Protect Elena at all costs lads.*

[@OpinionatedMonk]

I could listen to her all day, talking about anything.

[@patriciabrown380]

Don't mind me just going through all the Munchie videos that have Elena in them bc she's literally the sweetest.

[@toratorazumi]

Elena is so pure! I love her videos. How come 200 people disliked this. Can't believe it.

[@quahogconvo]

Yay, I'm glad you invited her back for another video!

[@WildThyme69]

My girl, so glad she's back!

[@Nekoh19]

YES! I love her. We need more Elena

[@mohitjaswal401]

Great advice here! I like the idea of salting your hands before working with the rice.

[@jonatana.4540]

I would like to watch a whole show with this woman. The onigiri demonstration was super useful.

[@kaktees]

Literally screamed when I saw her in the thumbnail! It's tonkatsu girl again!

[@partykrew666]

Elena and her bento boxes are so cute!

[@evanh2475]

ya know i thought she would get shit for "overcooking" the salmon and im glad she mostly didnt. It is smart to cook the salmon through since its for bento.

[@smellyhenry]

i feel like she is a great chef, cause she likes makes food and like really good food, like her food looks like its really like tasty and like i want to like follow like her recipes cause like they seem like they are like really easy.

[@DankeyKang202X]

Welcome back Elena!

[@dogscott7881]

I love Japanese food because aesthetics are important and that's pretty cool

[@davidsantiago7006]

I'm so glad she's back :)

[@shahram72]

Thank you. I have been adding bento boxes to my work lunch menu and it has been fun and satisfying.

[@bensmith7536]

She is an absolute delight. Capable, talented, gorgeous.

[@dear_totheheart]

Fascinating and so wonderful to see how to actually make bento in a simplistic and non-intimidating way. Really excited to try this!

[@lunamanee1236]

She's back!!! Awwww 💕❤️

[@johndough8219]

Elena is great! More!

[@caglabot]

she's so chill and cool i like her

[@Shetasen]

Can we have Elena and Rie from Tasty meet and do a video? I love them both so much

[@JMacsAmateurKitchen]

Man Japanese food is the best!!!!!

[@JMacsAmateurKitchen]

high horse - that’s a silly statement

[@JMacsAmateurKitchen]

Sancho G - haha appreciate the sarcasm!

[@JMacsAmateurKitchen]

Steven Universe - additives are the BEST!!

[@OPTIC23100]

Sancho G white people don’t have culture and they don’t season their food

[@emilyl.4753]

@@sanchog5704 American food is unhealthy and fattening. Nothing to be proud. BTW MAGA = Mueller ain't going away. Sucks to have such a shitty president.

[@clee89]

yay! she's back!

[@palebluedot8818]

Looks great! Also, more of this chef please!

[@alexacullen99]

She's back!!!!

[@enriqueguzman7413]

Literally was binging bento box videos and then munchies makes one. Yeahhh boooiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

[@valdeaunia]

Glad to see a video of her again

[@euipaik1102]

I love your voice your vibe, you are just so pleasant to look at

[@palebluedot8818]

love this lady. tHANK YOU FOR bringing her back for another video!

[@aeon2252]

Why do I always watch these late at night, super hungry you ask? So I can dream of eating it because its a fact I can't make it so only one could dream.

[@JoelMousseau]

These look delicious and I really want to make one

[@zukimidoriya6110]

I can't wait to try this out! I love to cook for my family so this will be a fun surprise for them! (BTW I'm 11 and have know how to make like 100 foods at least like I have made meatloaf with cake by myself before.)

[@detonationlurks]

Those are some gorgeous wooden bento boxes. I want them.

[@stupidpocket8610]

I don't think I could do this every day for lunch but it looks awesome

[@sabiko.wabisabi]

It looks delicious♡ I am studying world cuisine. Subscribed and highly evaluated! I look forward to it from now on♪

[@melissahouse1296]

Gorgeous video & lunchbox. thanks! : )

[@jolukegiles]

such a pretty meal (looks at his rice & peas with gravy with distain)

[@phiakate]

I could eat a bento box just full of the fried tofu stuffed with rice. I love those

[@Bruno-rm4zq]

this is like the best video of youtube

[@kimmirandaart9909]

She's amazing! and cute! also I feel really calm watching this

[@Itsbuckjames]

Can you reuse the soy water for the soy cured eggs? Like adding another batch of eggs after the first batch is done curing?

[@atsukorichards1675]

Yes, for a short time, and keep them in the refrigerator. Sometimes I use some soy sauce-based liquids from other dishes, like Niku-jaga (simmered beef with vegetables) or Ni-buta (cooked pork), instead of just soy sauce and water, for I don't waste those.

[@lotusringo7513]

She's sooooo cute!! More of her please!

[@JP-1990]

I'm getting some serious "chill mom" energy from this lady.

[@NightmaresWonderland]

Oh I can't wait to visit Japan next month

[@KevinWrestling93]

we want more of this, not that hangover show.

[@millan5349]

hey chef Elena Yamamoto, do you also do the sugar and salt cure to fish when you are making sushi or eating fish raw?

[@wynterbegay4403]

Do you make anything for diabetic and glucose levels things of that nature

[@kimang9814]

elena's back

[@brandeeisbomb]

my mom used to make that fried tofu rice pocket thing all the time when I was growing up and I never knew what it was called or that it was tofu.

[@Carroty_Peg]

Can anyone recommend a good Bento Recipe book ? Inspired after this !!

[@gilanggilang9859]

Love this gurl!!

[@iamnoone8084]

Her voice sounds so soothing and nice

[@thatellen]

You just made everything my mom taught me that much easier!

[@mydinowilleatyou]

How long would the bento boxes keep in the fridge?

[@Zaekk]

Whats the idea behind salting the water that you boil the eggs in? I know the egg shell is porous but does it really have an appreciable effect on the outcome?

[@dirt1688]

Flavour

[@TheElliement]

these look amazing and she's so sweet:)

[@zaricah1]

I love you so much elena Yamamoto

[@Cool4cake]

Make more Japanese dishes featuring her!!!!!

[@AsianNotAsianPodcast]

We sat down with Elena to talk about her culinary background! Check it out! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-73-comedians-vs-asian-audience-members-elena/id1356303465?i=1000444490912

[@Rohnon]

9:09 So before you eat them, in japanese you have to say: Itadakimas! -And what does that mean? *PURGE THE UNCLEAN!*

[@jiazhiwu]

Giant Dad LUL

[@mylillilu]

Idk if your serious or not but it means: Thank you for the food! And then you say thank you again when your done but a different way. gochiso sama deshita. I believe is it :)

[@PointyGorman]

I have some questions. Elena put raw eggs into boiling water, and they immediately split. Is there a purpose behind this, compared to the western method of heating up the eggs in the water to keep them whole? She also uses metal pointed chopsticks in a nonstick pan, you can hear the scraping sound. Why is this? Are they a special metal that doesn't scratch the pan?

[@jesuspresley6105]

We want more of the cute, cute, cute Elena!

[@PantsB4Squares]

Jesus Presley yes! I dont think i have seen her do a segment before.

[@wijayaj001]

I wonder if she has her own style in making ramen, or udon. Would love to see her presentation on making one.

[@BearMan1064]

So do you eat the whole peppercorn? Just curious.

[@atsukorichards1675]

Sometime whole and also ground powder. It depends what you use for.

[@juanmanuelv15]

I really like her videos

[@PuddiPanda]

Yummy, that looks soooo goood ^_^

[@vbronzov]

Why everything in Japan is so practice, and without any junk? All of theese where so eatable, nteresting, and delucious!

[@trapgamezay]

Awesome! She's so cool.

[@MrNSup]

Serious question - why do you suggest boiling eggs in salted water. Salt penetrate the eggshell?

[@frejaboo]

It increases the boiling point of the water therefore making the water hotter

[@baneicorn7969]

SHE RETURNS. I love you, Elena. Let me cook with you and also make goo goo eyes at your cute brother.

[@banjohead66]

LOVE inari....

[@JoshRin_]

bro when they just threw the whole pickled plum in their mouth 😆I always remember breaking it up and mixing it into my rice.

[@Connor-fk7db]

Where did you get the boxes from

[@r.f.switch5847]

"Onigiri is basically the Japanese Sandwich" Yeah, basically. It goes with everything, it can be made with everything, and is almost always perfect.

[@killercaos123]

Bento is amazing.

[@shahram72]

What rice is this you are using. I know Jasmine.... But I have yet to eat Jasmine at any Asian restaurant.

[@jumpingbeaner]

I love how she says basic yet for me this is about the same as going against a Dark Souls boss

[@000MidnightSun]

Damn that looks good.

[@TX1_.]

Overall u should make and use the type of ingredients u want to use and feel comfortable with if you wanna go for something else similar then go for it