Braised Beef and Lotus Root Bento recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
This bento brings together crisp, pleasantly chewy lotus root, beef, and a sweet soy-based sauce.
This bento brings together crisp, pleasantly chewy lotus root, beef, and a sweet soy-based sauce. Served with rice, it is hearty enough for lunch or dinner and especially comforting in cool fall and winter weather.
Lunchbox & quick meals · 35 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 617.5g serving): 610.8 kcal · protein 23.1g · carbohydrate 101.1g · fat 11.1g · sodium 1275.3mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: If sliced too thin, lotus root can break apart during braising, so slices about 0.5 cm thick are easier to handle.
Tips: Sautéing the beef first adds a deeper, more savory flavor to the braising liquid.
Tips: When packing the bento, let some of the steam escape before closing the lid so the rice stays less soggy.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- White rice — 1 bowl
- Lotus root — 100 g
- Lean beef — 80 g
- Soy sauce — 1 Tbsp
- Mirin — 1 Tbsp
- Sugar — 1 tsp
- Garlic — 2 pc
- Cooking oil — 1 tsp
- Sesame seeds — 1 tsp
- Water — 0.8 cup