Nostalgic & Delicious Rice Burger: A Kid-Friendly Lunch Solution!
Lunch Dilemma Solved! Make Lunchtime Fun with Hearty and Tasty Rice Burgers
Are you always wondering what to make for your kids’ lunch? Here’s a recipe for rice burgers that are simple to make, filling, and delicious. Whip them up at home for a delightful lunch that your kids will love.
Hearty Rice Burger Ingredients- Generous amount of stir-fried kimchi (using slightly sour kimchi is recommended)
- 4 eggs
- 1 can of Spam (adjust thickness to your preference)
- 4 servings of cooked rice (warm rice)
- About 1 cup of seaweed flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- A little toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the stir-fried kimchi. If you’re using kimchi you have at home, heat a pan with plenty of perilla oil (deul-gireum) and stir-fry the kimchi. If the kimchi seems too dry, add a tiny bit of water. For an extra umami boost, you can add a touch of Dashida (seasoning powder). Stir-frying it this way will result in delicious stir-fried kimchi that adds a wonderful savory and slightly tangy flavor to your rice burger.
Step 2
Next, let’s make the fried eggs. You can cook them sunny-side up or over easy, depending on your preference. A runny yolk from a sunny-side up egg will add a creamy texture inside the burger.
Step 3
Slice the Spam into bite-sized pieces. Cutting it not too thick will make it easier for children to eat. Using canned Spam is convenient and adds a delicious savory flavor.
Step 4
Reheat the frying pan. Gently move the fried eggs to one side and place the sliced Spam on the other side to cook. The aroma of the sizzling Spam is sure to whet your appetite. Cooking both the eggs and Spam at the same time saves time and effort.
Step 5
Now, it’s time to season the rice. Prepare about 4 servings of warm cooked rice. Generously sprinkle seaweed flakes over the rice. Add the 1/2 teaspoon of salt, a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for nutty flavor, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Gently mix everything together with a spatula or spoon, being careful not to mash the rice grains. The salty seaweed and fragrant sesame oil will create a delicious base for your burger.
Step 6
Alright, all the ingredients for your rice burger are ready! Let’s assemble these carefully prepared ingredients into a delicious rice burger!
Step 7
First, grab a soup bowl or rice bowl that your kids like. Line the bowl generously with plastic wrap. Then, place a portion of the seasoned rice into the wrap-lined bowl and gently shape it. Avoid packing too much rice initially, as it will make it difficult to add the fillings later.
Step 8
On top of the rice, add a good amount of the stir-fried kimchi, followed by the nicely fried Spam. Finally, place the prepared fried egg on top. Adding generous amounts of filling will make for a more substantial and flavorful rice burger.
Step 9
Now, cover the fillings with more seasoned rice to form the top of the burger. Carefully pull up the edges of the plastic wrap and gently press down to shape the burger, ensuring the fillings are well enclosed. Tightly wrapping the burger in plastic wrap will help it hold its shape nicely.
Step 10
Gently remove the rice burger from the bowl and the plastic wrap, and voilà – your delicious rice burger is complete! You can cut it in half to reveal the colorful layers inside, or unwrap it completely and enjoy it with a spoon. This tasty rice burger is sure to be a hit with the kids. Enjoy your meal!
