Otsuka Foods released the "Bento-style" retort-packed food "Rice Free" series, which is a set of rice and side dishes, on April 8th today. It is said that the rice used is not "polished rice" but "mannan millet", which is made by adding millet to "mannan hikari" born in konjac.

I see, that means "rice free" = no rice! It may be perfect for the author who is on a diet that has been acclaimed because he has eaten too much recently. So, I also tried it at the En-eating editorial department!


There are 3 types in total released this time. "European curry of 4 kinds of root vegetables" "Chinese ankake to taste vegetables" "Mabo-Harusame made with root vegetables". There are wonderful words such as "root vegetables" and "tasting vegetables" that girls will eat involuntarily.

And the calorie display on the package is ... What a surprise 200kcal cut including rice! The power of mannan millet, terrifying.


Cooking is easy, just open both ends of the package a little and microwave. By the way, the container is divided into two parts, one containing rice and the other containing side dishes. Speaking of which, there may have never been a retort pouch food that had rice and side dishes together from the beginning.



After 2 minutes ... yes, it's done! All you have to do is remove the lid and eat as it is. You don't have to transfer it to a plate, so you don't have to wash it, so it's easy!

First of all, we will start with "4 kinds of root vegetable European-style curry". One serving of calories is 195 kcal.


Roux is full of vegetables such as lotus root, carrots, and pumpkin! It has a rich flavor, and you can feel the sweetness of the vegetables in the spiciness.


By the way, the mannan millet that I'm curious about is just like rice, so that if you say "it's millet rice", you'll be easily convinced that it's right! I can't believe konnyaku because of its crisp elasticity and elasticity.

In addition, thanks to the millet “mochiawa”, the whole rice has a chewy texture, which makes it even more delicious. It looks pretty hungry.


Next, I will try "Chinese Ankake to taste vegetables". The calorie for one meal is 179 kcal. There are many authentic ingredients such as Chinese cabbage, wood ear, and bamboo shoots in the thick and delicious bean paste. The texture of the crispy vegetables is also pleasant!


And finally, "Mabo-Harusame made with root vegetables". One serving of calories is 193 kcal. Vermicelli contains vegetables such as carrots, bamboo shoots, and ginger, as well as minced meat. It has a very spicy and hot taste and goes very well with the light Mannan millet.


I'm hungry, but if this is normal rice, only rice (110 grams in this case) has about 185 kcal (reference: Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website). However, with "Rice Free", the combined rice and side dishes are around 180-190 kcal.

Not only for lunch, but also for dinner on a late return day or for overtime work! If you are concerned about calories, please give it a try. The price of the "Rice Free" series is 225 yen (excluding tax), and it is on sale at Lawson stores from today.