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BENTO EXPO

BENTO EXPO
★ 8.0/10•2016•15m•Reality
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Bento, or lunchbox, is a fun slice of Japanese food culture that more people around the world are sharing. Healthy and delicious foods are beautifully and creatively presented. This NHK series features demonstrations and advice by Japanese bento experts, as well as shares some of the bento pictures and videos sent in by viewers worldwide.

StatusReturning Series
Runtime15m
LanguageEN
First Air DateDec 7, 2016

Episodes

Episode 1 - Omugiri & Kara-ageE115m

Omugiri & Kara-age

Healthy, appetizing and economical, it's no wonder that bento are now so popular worldwide. This show will present bento ideas and anecdotes from overseas viewers. Starting with omurice made from the remnants of Christmas dinner, Marc Matsumoto demonstrates how to give your leftovers a bento makeover. Bento guru Maki Ogawa, meanwhile, shows how to use shared ingredients to meet the whole family's bento needs, beginning with a much-loved lunchbox staple: kara-age fried chicken.

Dec 7, 2016

Episode 2 - Meatloaf Sandwich & TamagoyakiE215m

Meatloaf Sandwich & Tamagoyaki

BENTO EXPO covers the healthy, appetizing and economical world of bento! On this episode we take a look at bento ideas from our viewers. In the studio, chef Marc Matsumoto makes a delicious and nutritious sandwich bento using leftover meatloaf. Maki shares her favorite tamagoyaki recipes. With the same ingredients and a little ingenuity, she makes 2 dishes: a healthy snack for her children and a hearty meal for her husband. Tune in to find out the secret to making delicious bento!

Dec 14, 2016

Episode 3 - Salmon Nanbanzuke & Maki-makiE315m

Salmon Nanbanzuke & Maki-maki

Marc Matsumoto makes a bento with marinated fried-salmon, Maki shares a recipe for rolls made from boiled vegetables wrapped in meat. And we introduce the most popular bento sold in Taipei Station.

Dec 21, 2016

Episode 4 - 2016-2017 HighlightsE425m

2016-2017 Highlights

Bento Expo covers the healthy, appetizing and economical world of bento! A special thanks to the bento lovers from nearly 30 countries who sent in photos of their bento ideas. On this episode we'll introduce recipes for the most liked photos as chosen by our viewers. Then, bento creator Maki Ogawa shows off an easy-to-make bento that's perfect for a picnic during cherry blossom season. We'll also review some of the most popular bento recipes from previews episodes.

Mar 21, 2017

Actors

Marc Matsumoto

Self - Host

Maki Ogawa

Self - Host

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