I made a Miso Tasty Bento Box live on Sunday Brunch - Mother’s Day Special!
For my fifth feature of Channel 4's Sunday Brunch, I was delighted to be invited on for their Mother's Day special! It was so lovely to be back on the show - as always the hosts Simon and Tim welcomed me with open arms and what a jam-packed guest list! I am a huge fan of Lucy Beaumont as well as Edith Bowman so I was thrilled to be cooking for them!
We love a challenge at Miso Tasty so we created bespoke bento boxes for every guest on the show, lovingly wrapped in a furoshiki cloth!
Inside were 6 tasty dishes, and my goodness they were DEVOURED by the guests!!
Panda Rice & Seaweed Onigiri
Potato, radish salad with toasted seaweed and Japanese mayo
Edamame salad with wakame seaweed
On the show I made the Miso Harissa Seared Salmon, which I think was a surprising flavour combo for Simon! I was bringing together Japan, Canada, Northern Africa and Italy in my marinade which included our red miso paste, Belazu Harissa Paste, balsamic vinegar and maple syrup. Simply seared and enjoyed with some rice, this is a crowd pleaser for lunch boxes, for BBQs and more.
The big centrepiece for the show was the Heart Shaped Tamagoyaki, which is simply a rolled omelette. You don't have to use a square pan like I have, a small frying pan will do, but it is all in the technique. I was pleased to hear the studio go quiet when I showed everyone how to make the omelette, such was the need for concentration.
I was a little nervous to make this on live TV When I started rolling the egg, Simon watched from behind my shoulder which made me even more but thankfully, I pulled it off!
In fact, most of the comments we have received have been about my egg rolling skills!
Bentos are such a symbol of love on Mother's Day, but also great for making for your loved ones whether for your siblings, parents, children, or work colleague. A little effort goes a long way to show that you care.
Not all bentos include a dessert, but we thought it would be fun to include a little matcha cake with miso créme fraîche. This went down a storm with several guests asking how to make it. For the full recipe, simply head here.
Since the pandemic, the studio is going back to normal now so the full hair and makeup team were back! This was such a treat!!
I am sure I will be back on the show soon, with more tasty treats! Don't forget to share with us @MisoTasty if you make some of the dishes from the show - we LOVE to see them!
Thanks again everyone for tuning in and sending messages of support. See you next time!
For the full recipes, please click here to give them a go yourself!
To watch the full episode, head over Channel4.com by following this link.
In Japan and across Asia, bento boxes are prepared for children by their parents to be eaten at school, at events and picnics. It is often a way for mothers to show their love for their children by making appetising and nutritious meals in a box.