The "Katsudon" is now an onigiri! Hope it's substantial.
Seven-Eleven is set to launch its new "Bento Onigiri" series starting November 10th, with two items, including a "Katsudon" onigiri, to be released sequentially.
"Bento Onigiri" Series Debuts with Two Items, Including Katsudon
This new series aims to recreate popular bento box flavors in onigiri form. For its first installment, Seven-Eleven has crafted onigiri based on two of its classic bentos: the "Soy Sauce Umami-Infused Pork Loin Katsudon" and the "Savory Salt Sauce Green Onion Salt Pork Kalbi Bento (with Mochi-mugi)."
▲Bento Onigiri Katsudon 268 yen
This onigiri combines "katsutoji" – a pork cutlet simmered in a warishita (broth) seasoned with soy sauce and bonito dashi, then bound with egg and onion. It's described as a substantial item. The calorie count, for those curious, is 315kcal per piece. Please note it will not be available in some parts of Hokkaido and Okinawa Prefecture.
▲Bento Onigiri Green Onion Salt Pork Kalbi with Mochi-mugi 214 yen
This onigiri features savory grilled pork combined with a salt sauce flavored with garlic and green onion oil. The rice is mixed with mochi-mugi (sticky barley), offering a delightful chewy texture. This item contains 240kcal.
It's worth noting that the recipes for both onigiri differ slightly from their original bento counterparts.
From a 699 Yen Katsudon Bento to a 268 Yen Onigiri
The classic "Soy Sauce Umami-Infused Pork Loin Katsudon" costs 699 yen. To be able to enjoy that flavor in a 268 yen onigiri is quite something!
Hopefully, one will be enough to fill you up.
With rising prices, hearty onigiri that are affordable and substantial are likely to be well-received. All prices in this article include tax.
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