Friday, January 20, 2012

Curry Shrimp Bento

Today's quick bento okazu (dish) is sauteed shrimp. I cleaned some shrimps then lightly floured. Then sauteed both sides of them, and seasoned with a little herb salt and curry powder. It's tasty cold and goes well with bread as well. Flouring keeps shrimp moist and helps keep its flavor. You could season your sauteed shrimp as you like -- For example, shoyu and garlic, tomato sauce (or ketchup) and Tabasco, ketchup and mayonnaise, and so on. If you find fresh and inexpensive shrimp give this a try!

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There are two photos here. I basically like my photos unretouched and natural. But sometimes can't stand my photo which stinks. I took this one without enough sunlight so it came out a kind of dull shot. So I retouched it by Picnik.
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Look, this one is that. Isn't it a bit brightened up? For those of you who haven't tried Picnik yet, you can use some basic functions for free with it. I think it's simpler and easier to play around with pictures by Picnik than by Photoshop.
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This one is not retouched. These strawberries were so good that I had to post it!
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16 comments:

  1. IngridJanuary 20, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    Looks lovely.  I haven't had shrimps in a while, maybe I should buy some for next week's bento. Thanks for the idea. Oh and I have to agree : the strawberries look scrumptious (too bad they're out of season at the moment over here and therefor not so tasty).

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  2. babykinsJanuary 21, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Thank you Ingrid for coming by and commenting! Glad you like the shrimp idea.
    Sweet strawberries are finally coming out at supermarkets here. They will be in season soon, and I'm looking forward to making strawberry desserts! :) 

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  3. Lina J-SJanuary 22, 2012 at 1:44 AM

    How you make that shape omelette? It look very nice

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  4. melonpanJanuary 22, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    hello, how are you?
    Your Bento looks very colourful and delicious :-)

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  5. AnaJanuary 24, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    Yum yum, as always!

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  6. babykinsJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Thank you! I first cook a thin omelet and roll it up in a pan, then add a little beaten egg to it, and roll it up again. Do the same over and over, then lightly cook the four sides at lastly. :)

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  7. babykinsJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    Thanks I'm doing good! How you doing? I'm so glad you like my bentos :D

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  8. babykinsJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    Thanks for the sweet comment, Ana!

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  9. TookiJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    They look absolutely yummy!  The presentation is just exquisite.

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  10. HippopandaJanuary 26, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    The first pic of those riceballs looks really yummy! I really have do make a rice dish soon. did you just use furikake for them?

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  11. babykinsJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Thank you for the nice word to my bento! It means a lot! 

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  12. babykinsJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    Thank you Hippopanda! Yes, I used pink furikake, and aonori for the green. What rice are you making?

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  13. Lina J-SJanuary 28, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    Thanks for description

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  14. babykinsJanuary 29, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    No problem Lina!

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  15. BentobirdFebruary 7, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    Delightful bento ideas, and as I shrimp lover, these are perfect for me! YUM, lovely post (perfect gorgeous strawberries!)

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  16. babykinsFebruary 8, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Thank you Jenn! Shrimp is really yummy, isn't it? And a variety of flavoring for it.
    How is your move progress? Hope it's going well.

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