Hearty & Healthy Beef Lunch Box Set
Nutritious Lunch Box Made with Fresh Korean Beef
This is a healthy lunch box set made with carefully selected Korean beef! Featuring 1. ‘Beef Gang-doenjang Ssambap’ to tantalize your taste buds, 2. A light yet satisfying ‘Beef Brisket Salad’, and 3. A rich and flavorful ‘Beef Brisket Doenjang Jjigae’. Enjoy a wholesome and delicious meal.
Rice Thief! Beef Gang-doenjang Ssambap- Mixed grain rice 200g
- Fresh perilla leaves 10 leaves
- Sesame oil 1/2 tsp
- Sesame seeds 1/2 tsp
- Minced Korean beef 60g
- Doenjang (soybean paste) 2.5 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (red pepper flakes) 1/2 Tbsp
- Zucchini 30g
- Green onion 20g
- Minced garlic 1 tsp
- Sesame oil 1/2 tsp (for gang-doenjang seasoning)
- Honey 0.5 Tbsp
- Mushrooms 20g
- Rice water 1/4 cup
- Vegetable oil 0.5 Tbsp
Appetizing! Beef Brisket Salad- Flavorful beef brisket 100g
- Crisp lettuce 70g
- Fresh mixed greens 50g
- Cheongju (rice wine) 1 Tbsp (to remove brisket odor)
- Salt 0.2 tsp
- Pepper, a pinch
- Olive oil 3 Tbsp (for dressing and cooking)
- Onion 50g
- Cucumber 1/5 piece
- Cherry tomatoes 4
- Green olives 5g
- Black olives 5g
- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp (for dressing)
- Lemon juice 0.5 Tbsp
- Vinegar 0.5 Tbsp
- Honey 1 Tbsp
- Sesame seeds 1 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 0.5 tsp
- Mustard sauce 0.5 tsp
Savory Charm! Beef Brisket Doenjang Jjigae- Savory beef brisket 100g
- Minced garlic 1 tsp
- Soft zucchini 1/5 piece
- Green onion 1/5 piece
- Onion 50g
- Mushrooms 30g
- Doenjang (soybean paste) 2 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (red pepper flakes) 1/2 Tbsp
- Potato 1/2 piece
- Rice water 400g
- Dried anchovies (for broth) 4 pieces
- Flavorful beef brisket 100g
- Crisp lettuce 70g
- Fresh mixed greens 50g
- Cheongju (rice wine) 1 Tbsp (to remove brisket odor)
- Salt 0.2 tsp
- Pepper, a pinch
- Olive oil 3 Tbsp (for dressing and cooking)
- Onion 50g
- Cucumber 1/5 piece
- Cherry tomatoes 4
- Green olives 5g
- Black olives 5g
- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp (for dressing)
- Lemon juice 0.5 Tbsp
- Vinegar 0.5 Tbsp
- Honey 1 Tbsp
- Sesame seeds 1 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 0.5 tsp
- Mustard sauce 0.5 tsp
Savory Charm! Beef Brisket Doenjang Jjigae- Savory beef brisket 100g
- Minced garlic 1 tsp
- Soft zucchini 1/5 piece
- Green onion 1/5 piece
- Onion 50g
- Mushrooms 30g
- Doenjang (soybean paste) 2 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (red pepper flakes) 1/2 Tbsp
- Potato 1/2 piece
- Rice water 400g
- Dried anchovies (for broth) 4 pieces
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
**[Beef Gang-doenjang Ssambap] Ingredient Preparation**
First, prepare all the ingredients for the Ssambap. Fresh Korean beef, wrapping leaves, and rice are the starting point for a delicious Ssambap.
Step 2
**Mince the Vegetables**
Finely chop the vegetables that will add flavor to the Gang-doenjang. Mince the mushrooms, green onions, zucchini, and garlic. Minced vegetables blend well and provide a pleasant texture.
Step 3
**Sauté the Beef**
Lightly oil a pan and sauté the minced Korean beef over medium heat for 1 minute, just until it’s halfway cooked. Avoid overcooking, as it can become tough.
Step 4
**Add Vegetables and Doenjang, then Stir-fry**
Add the chopped vegetables (mushrooms, zucchini, green onions) to the sautéed beef and stir-fry until the vegetables release their moisture. Then, add the doenjang and mix thoroughly with a spatula until there are no lumps. Stir-fry over low heat for 2 minutes to enhance the savory flavor of the doenjang.
Step 5
**Add Rice Water and Simmer**
Pour in 1/4 cup of the savory rice water. Simmer over low heat for 2 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld together. Rice water helps to create a smoother Gang-doenjang.
Step 6
**Thicken the Gang-doenjang**
Continue to simmer over low heat for about 2 more minutes until the Gang-doenjang reaches your desired consistency. It’s ready when it’s thick and drips slowly from the spoon. A thinner consistency is great for mixing with rice, while a thicker one is perfect for wrapping.
Step 7
**Season the Rice**
Mix 1/2 tsp of sesame oil and 1/2 tsp of sesame seeds into the mixed grain rice. This adds a nutty aroma and flavor, enhancing the overall taste of the Ssambap.
Step 8
**Blanch the Perilla Leaves**
Blanch the fresh perilla leaves in boiling water for just 5 seconds over high heat. Over-blanching will diminish their aroma. Immediately rinse them in cold water to cool them down, which preserves their vibrant color and crisp texture. Trim off the tough stems before using.
Step 9
**Fill the Ssambap**
Place about 1/2 tsp of the prepared Beef Gang-doenjang onto the wider side of each blanched perilla leaf. Be mindful of the amount to avoid making the wraps too salty.
Step 10
**Add the Rice**
Place a portion of the seasoned mixed grain rice on top of the Gang-doenjang. Adjust the amount of rice to create bite-sized wraps.
Step 11
**Wrap with Perilla Leaves**
Fold the sides and ends of the perilla leaf over the rice and Gang-doenjang to enclose them neatly, forming a small, round wrap. The aromatic perilla leaf will perfectly complement the flavors of the rice and filling.
Step 12
**Pack the Lunch Box**
Arrange the completed Beef Gang-doenjang Ssambap attractively in your lunch box. Enjoy a satisfying meal that looks as good as it tastes. *Complete*
Step 13
**[Beef Brisket Salad] Ingredient Preparation**
Now, let’s make a fresh and vibrant salad! Prepare the beef brisket and the accompanying vegetables.
Step 14
**Drain the Greens**
Soak the lettuce and mixed greens in cold water for about 10 minutes to refresh them. Then, drain them thoroughly in a colander. Removing excess water is crucial to prevent the salad from becoming soggy and to allow the dressing to adhere well.
Step 15
**Slice the Garnish Ingredients**
Slice the cucumber thinly and halve the cherry tomatoes. These additions will bring color and texture to your salad.
Step 16
**Sear the Beef Brisket**
Lightly season the beef brisket with salt and pepper. Heat a pan over medium heat, add a little oil, and sear the brisket for 2 minutes until lightly browned. Be careful not to overcook. Briefly pat with a paper towel to remove excess grease for a cleaner taste.
Step 17
**Make the Sesame Oriental Dressing**
The key to a great salad is the dressing! Combine 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 0.5 Tbsp lemon juice, 0.5 Tbsp vinegar, 1 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp sesame seeds, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp minced garlic, and 0.5 tsp mustard sauce in a bowl. Whisk until well combined.
Step 18
**Assemble the Salad**
In a bowl, combine the drained salad greens, prepared cucumber, cherry tomatoes, green olives, black olives, and the seared beef brisket. Drizzle generously with the prepared Sesame Oriental Dressing and toss gently. Your fresh and satisfying Beef Brisket Salad is ready! *Complete*
Step 19
**[Beef Brisket Doenjang Jjigae] Ingredient Preparation**
Finally, let’s cook a savory and slightly spicy Doenjang Jjigae! Prepare the broth ingredients and vegetables that will determine the soup’s flavor.
Step 20
**Make the Broth**
In a pot, combine 400g of rice water and 4 dried anchovies. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes to create a flavorful broth. Dried anchovies alone provide a deep umami taste.
Step 21
**Chop Vegetables for the Stew**
Prepare the vegetables for the stew: mince garlic, dice the onion and potato into small cubes, slice the mushrooms thinly, cut the zucchini into half-moon shapes, and slice the green onion diagonally. Cutting ingredients to a similar size ensures even cooking.
Step 22
**Boil Broth and Add Vegetables**
Once the broth is boiling, remove and discard the dried anchovies. Add the chopped onion, potato, mushrooms, and zucchini to the pot. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes until the vegetables are halfway cooked.
Step 23
**Dissolve the Doenjang**
When the vegetables are partially cooked, strain the doenjang through a sieve into the broth and dissolve it completely. This ensures a smooth and creamy soup. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes to allow the doenjang flavor to infuse.
Step 24
**Add Beef Brisket and Simmer**
Now, add the minced garlic, green onion, and beef brisket. Continue to simmer over medium heat for another 3 minutes, or until all ingredients are cooked through. The beef brisket will add richness and depth to the broth.
Step 25
**Doenjang Jjigae is Ready**
Once all ingredients are cooked, your delicious Beef Brisket Doenjang Jjigae is ready. This warm and hearty stew is perfect with a bowl of rice. *Complete*
Step 26
**Lunch Box Set Complete**
With the hearty Beef Gang-doenjang Ssambap, fresh Beef Brisket Salad, and warm Beef Brisket Doenjang Jjigae, your healthy and harmonious lunch box set is complete! Enjoy your meal! *Lunch Box Set Complete*
