What do people around the world put in their lunch boxes?

When it comes to "bento", many people's first reaction is "Japanese bento". This perception is very one-sided. In fact, it originated in China, was later developed in Japan, and eventually spread throughout the world. Because of its nutrition, hygiene, portability and other advantages, it is often used as a working lunch by white-collar workers around the world.

In recent years, with the popularization of the concept of healthy eating among Chinese people, bento boxes have returned to people's horizons as an imported cultural concept and have become a symbol of fashion and petty bourgeoisie. Let’s learn about the different bento delicacies from around the world.

Japanese bento

Japan is the country most deeply influenced by the bento culture. Japanese bentos pay attention to "color, shape and taste". Generally, rice, fish and meat are the main ingredients, supplemented by pickles such as salted plums. In addition to paying attention to reasonable nutritional combinations, The shaping of color, shape and other aspects fully demonstrates the visual pursuit of Japanese cuisine. Many people are willing to spend hours creating cute cartoon bento boxes for their loved ones to enjoy during their lunch time.

The colorful and exquisite Japanese bento can be paired with a bamboo or stainless steel lunch box that is simple, compact and yet stylish. Because of its habit of eating cold, there are basically no requirements for heating and heat preservation.

American bento

American lunch boxes are economical and fast. They are usually sandwiches or burgers prepared early in the morning, served with French fries and carbonated drinks. This kind of combination is high in calories and not nutritious, so discerning people will bring an extra serving of fruit or vegetable salad.

French bento

The French, who are famous for their love of gourmet food, do not have complicated work lunches. The more common ones are ham and cheese baguette sandwiches known as "Parisian" sandwiches and quiche, which are usually paired with French fries, cola, salad or soup.

Quiche is a kind of food filled with cheese, bacon, curry chicken or some vegetables.

British bento

Since the mid-1800s, it has been popular in the British to have fried cod and chips as a lunch box. It is a very popular classic combination, and then add an appropriate amount of salt, vinegar, salad dressing or ketchup, and sometimes add some paste on the side. shaped beans, a traditional delicacy was born.

Chinese bento

In fact, more Chinese people call bento a box lunch, which usually consists of white rice, one meat and two vegetarian dishes. The dishes generally require less soup, can be eaten with rice, and are suitable for reheating.

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