Meatless Monday
I know it’s not Monday, but “Meatless Tuesday” just doesn’t quite have that same ring. 
Yesterday was our monthly #twitterfoodparty with the theme of lemons, limes or yuzu so I took advantage of this late summer flavor for today’s vegetarian bento lunch.
I made coconut tofu nuggets (koya dofu, egg-dip, dredged in corn starch/shredded coconut, fried) the process was a rough one and I need to experiment a bit to streamline the recipe. I think it’s the frying, which I dislike but is a necessary evil.
Despite wrestling with the ingredients, I think they turned out great—and with the sauce—OMG!
The lemon-theme comes into play with the sauce, which was way easier… fresh lemon juice, butter, sugar, salt, and cornstarch for thickening. I know, right? Butter!!!
The other items in today’s bento are just as yummy: bamboo and brown rice mix, steamed long beans tossed in sea-salt, champagne grapes, and of course —a touch of the all important red color—beni shoga.
Our #twitterlemonparty was surprisingly without any desserts! Maybe next month’s #twitterfoodparty theme will satisfy our sweet-toothed followers. The theme hasn’t been selected yet.
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That looks amazing in your bento! You have to get the process down pat so you can share with all of us, lol. I could eat a bento like that every day.
Thanks Heather! SM liked it very much so I better get going on the recipe.
Looks delicious!!
Thanks Jenn! It was delicious.
I made the coconut tofu square and the lemonsauce tonight. Both turned out really great. I used the juice of two lemons, 2 tablespoon sugar, a pinch of salt and a knob of butter. Heated it and added some corn starch to it. Together with the coconut tofu it was extra yummy. One part will go with me to work tomorrow
Hi Karin, Wow, that is so awesome that you gave it a try. Wasn’t it delicious?! I can’t wait to make another batch. Thanks for sharing.