Colorful Five-Color Soboro Rice Bowl
Five-Color Soboro Rice Bowl: Looks Fancy, But It’s Simple!
You can create a surprisingly elegant one-bowl meal by gathering leftover side dishes and ingredients from your refrigerator. This recipe shows you how to transform everyday items into a visually appealing and delicious dish.
Main Ingredients- 1 can Spam (or similar luncheon meat)
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1 egg
- Kimchi (any kind you have on hand is fine)
- 1 bowl of cooked rice
- A little cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Thinly slice the cucumber and place it in a bowl. Sprinkle with a little salt and let it sit for about 10 minutes to draw out moisture, ensuring a crisp texture. If your cucumber is exceptionally fresh, you can skip the salting step, wash it thoroughly, and dice it finely.
Step 2
Cut the tofu into thick slices and lightly season with coarse salt. Heat a non-stick pan (no oil needed) and pan-fry the tofu until golden brown on both sides. Slice the Spam into bite-sized pieces and pan-fry it alongside the tofu, also without oil. Once the tofu and Spam are nicely browned, push them to one side of the pan. Pour the beaten egg into the empty space and quickly scramble it until cooked. This method allows for a less oily and more wholesome flavor.
Step 3
Gently squeeze out the excess water from the salted cucumber slices. Finely chop your kimchi. Any type of kimchi will work beautifully – if you have napa cabbage kimchi, chop that up. Otherwise, use your favorite store-bought or homemade kimchi like baechu kimchi, chonggak kimchi, or kkakdugi.
Step 4
Warm up leftover rice in the microwave until it’s just warm, not hot. This prevents the rice grains from becoming mushy when you mix in the seasoning. Once warm, add a pinch of salt to the rice, followed by 1 tablespoon of plum extract and 1/2 tablespoon of vinegar for the sushi seasoning. Gently mix with a rice paddle, being careful not to mash the rice grains.
Step 5
Spread the seasoned sushi rice evenly onto a serving plate or bowl. The key is to spread it thinly and evenly so it looks appealing.
Step 6
Arrange the prepared ingredients on top of the rice, placing them side-by-side in a colorful and appetizing manner. Top the rice with the pan-fried tofu, Spam, scrambled eggs, squeezed cucumber, and chopped kimchi. This creates a vibrant and delicious Five-Color Soboro Rice Bowl. The combination of flavors and textures from each ingredient makes for a truly satisfying meal.
