Nostalgic Lunchbox
♥[Newlywed’s Table] Reliving Memories: Classic Korean Packed Lunchbox
Ah, the iconic aluminum lunchbox, the pink sausage, savory stir-fried anchovies, and spicy-sweet stir-fried kimchi! Top it off with a fried egg and a drizzle of sesame oil. Shake it all up and take a bite – a taste that brings back cherished memories! This recipe recreates that beloved flavor.
Core Ingredients
- 1 bowl of warm cooked rice
- 1/2 bowl of chopped kimchi
- 5-6 slices of pink sausage
- 2-3 tablespoons of stir-fried anchovies
- 1-2 eggs
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s get ready to recreate those nostalgic flavors! If you have stir-fried anchovies ready, this is a super quick menu. If not, follow along from step 1!
Step 2
Making Delicious Stir-fried Anchovies: ① Heat a pan and add the small dried anchovies. Drizzle generously with olive oil and stir-fry over medium-low heat for about 3 minutes, ensuring they don’t burn. ② Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and stir-fry for another minute on low heat. ③ Turn off the heat and let the residual heat melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar. (Alternatively, dissolve sugar in a little water and add to the pan). ④ Turn the heat back on to low for about 30 seconds, stirring quickly. ⑤ Turn off the heat and drizzle in the corn syrup, mixing well. Your delicious stir-fried anchovies are ready!
Step 3
Making Spicy-Sweet Stir-fried Kimchi: ① Finely chop the kimchi, about half a bowl’s worth. ② In a pan, combine the chopped kimchi, 1-2 tablespoons of sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir-fry for at least 2 minutes until fragrant. ③ Pour in about half a bowl of water (similar to kimchi juice consistency) and simmer over medium heat until the liquid has mostly evaporated. Your flavorful stir-fried kimchi is complete!
Step 4
Frying the Pink Sausage: Slice the pink sausage into desired shapes. Whisk an egg in a shallow bowl, dip the sausage slices into the egg wash, and pan-fry in a lightly oiled skillet until golden brown on both sides. You can also cut them into fun shapes like stars or circles before frying!
Step 5
Frying the Egg: Lightly oil a pan and fry an egg to your liking. A runny yolk is great, or a fully cooked yolk is also delicious. Season lightly with salt and pepper if desired.
Step 6
Mixing and Packing the Rice: In a bowl of warm rice, add a tiny pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Gently mix to combine. Spread the seasoned rice thinly and evenly into your vintage aluminum lunchbox or any regular lunch container.
Step 7
Adding the Stir-fried Anchovies: Place the prepared stir-fried anchovies neatly into one section of the lunchbox.
Step 8
Adding the Pink Sausage: Arrange the golden-brown fried pink sausage slices attractively.
Step 9
Finishing with Stir-fried Kimchi and Fried Egg: Finally, add the stir-fried kimchi to the remaining space, and top it off with the perfectly fried egg. Your nostalgic lunchbox is complete! Enjoy your trip down memory lane!
