Bento contents:
Total calories (approx): 465 (how calories are calculated)
Time needed: 15 minutes the night before; 5 minutes in the morning
Type: Traditional Japanese, vegan
Donburi style bentos are so easy and quick to assemble, especially if you’ve made whatever goes on top of the rice in advance. The vegan iri dofu recipe is best made the night before; in the morning, you just need to pile it on top of the rice (cooked in a rice cooker with a timer, or made and frozen in advance), add some garnish, and you’re ready to go.
Nutrtion tip: When you are making a vegan bento, always try to use brown rice or zakkokumai (rice with mixed grains), for added nutritional value. The protein in the brown rice, coupled with the iri dofu, gives you as much protein as a meaty bento.
This bento is so easy, I’m skipping the usual timeline, but here are the assembly steps.
The box I used here is a hand turned wooden box made by a relative of my stepfather. It’s absolutely beautiful and so tactile. It goes well with the beige tones of the tofu.
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Re: Bento no. 66: Vegan Iridofu Donburi Bento
Hi there Maki-- I've been following your blog for a while now but I've never commented. I'd just like to thank you for being open enough to post vegan recipes as someone who isn't vegan. It's always great to see non-vegan bloggers who can cook delicious vegan food! The iridofu looks really good. I'll have to try it soon!
Take care.
Re: Bento no. 66: Vegan Iridofu Donburi Bento
Faye, although I'm not a vegetarian or vegan, I do enjoy vegetable-only meals a lot, and it's a nice challenge to come up with interesting veggie recipes, so it's a pleasure!
Re: Bento no. 66: Vegan Iridofu Donburi Bento
i had a question regarding "1 cup of rice". is this 1 cup before or after cooking?
Re: Bento no. 66: Vegan Iridofu Donburi Bento
It's 1 cup of cooked rice.
Re: Bento no. 66: Vegan Iridofu Donburi Bento
this looks great! i'm glad i found your site, i love bento and its nice to find some easy, vegan options (i'm not vegan but i'm mostly vegetarian so i like to try vegan foods too). thanks for posting!
Re: Bento no. 66: Vegan Iridofu Donburi Bento
I love donburi but this one is a bit to vegan for me, I would may be add some seafood. Do you eat it cold also? I've never tried and usually it it hot (and in restaurants, i must confess)
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