Nostalgic Old-Fashioned Korean Lunchbox
Quickly Make a Nostalgic Lunchbox with Ingredients You Have at Home
I made an old-fashioned Korean lunchbox using ingredients I had at home. Although no special ingredients were used, it was a delicious lunchbox that any Korean would love.
Main Ingredients- 1 bowl of warm rice
- 1 egg
- A little cooking oil for frying
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, crack one egg into a bowl, add a pinch of salt, and whisk well. Heat a pan with a little cooking oil, pour in the whisked egg, and fry until golden brown on both sides. You can adjust the doneness to your preference, whether you like it sunny-side up or fully cooked.
Step 2
Slice the Spam (or luncheon meat) into about 0.5 cm thick pieces according to your preference. In the same heated pan with a little oil, cook the Spam slices for about 1-2 minutes per side until they are nicely browned. This step helps to render some of the fat and enhance the flavor.
Step 3
Finely chop the kimchi into bite-sized pieces. Add a little cooking oil to the pan and stir-fry the chopped kimchi over medium heat. Add 0.5 tsp of sugar and continue to stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the kimchi softens and becomes glossy. The sugar helps to balance the sourness of the kimchi and adds a touch of sweetness.
Step 4
Gently spread one bowl of warm rice into the lunchbox, being careful not to press it down too firmly. Arrange the stir-fried kimchi attractively on top of the rice. The combination of rice and kimchi is always a winner!
Step 5
Next, place about 1.5 tablespoons of the stir-fried anchovies neatly next to the rice and kimchi. The savory and slightly sweet anchovy side dish will make your lunchbox even more flavorful.
Step 6
Now, arrange the perfectly fried egg and the golden-brown Spam slices attractively on top of the other ingredients in the lunchbox. The colorful arrangement makes it look even more appetizing.
Step 7
Finally, drizzle about 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise over the lunchbox according to your taste. The mayonnaise will gently coat the ingredients, adding a creamy richness and enhancing the overall flavor.
Step 8
While the lunchbox is still warm, use a spoon to cut the fried egg and Spam into bite-sized pieces. Mix everything together – the rice, kimchi, anchovies, egg, and Spam – to enjoy a delicious blend of flavors.
Step 9
Your delicious, nostalgic old-fashioned Korean lunchbox is ready to be enjoyed by the whole family! Bon appétit!
