Dosirak (도이락) means lunchbox in Korean. Consists of banchan (side dishes) in Korean, usually with rice. Dosira can have all kinds of side dishes, but they almost always consist of rice, a side dish, and some main protein. Dosirak packing is often an expression of love and care.
Traditionally, dosirak is prepared by Korean mothers who care for their children or partners with the utmost care. This lance box is packed with ingredients that provide balanced nutrition and reflect the harmony found in Korean cuisine. Its flavours and textures complement each other beautifully. Dosirak gained worldwide popularity with “Squid Game“.
Korean Dosirak (도이락) Lunchbox recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup of Korean short-grain rice
- 1½ cups of water
- 340g of luncheon meat (Spam) or tofu for a vegetarian option
- Two large eggs
- Two sheets of roasted nori (seaweed)
- ½ teaspoon of sesame seeds
- Pinch of sugar
- One teaspoon of sesame oil
Banchan (Side Dishes)
- 1 cup of stir-fried fish cakes or anchovies
- 1 cup of seasoned spinach
- 410g of kimchi
How to make Korean Dosirak (도이락) Lunchbox
- First, clean and wash the rice well. Then, cook the rice in enough water in a rice cooker until cooked.
- First, cut the Spam into thin slices for the lunch meat.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add thin slices of Spam and fry until golden brown on both sides. Once fried, remove from heat.
- Drain the tofu and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Then, fry the tofu until golden. Also, toss it with soy sauce and gochujang to taste.
- Fry the eggs in any pan to your liking.
- Blanch spinach in boiling water for one minute and drain.
- Then, mix the drained spinach well with a bit of sesame oil, minced garlic and salt.
- Slice the fish cakes and stir-fry with onion, soy sauce, gochujang and a pinch of sugar.
- Layer cooked rice as the base of the lunchbox.
- Arrange pieces of Spam or tofu on one side. Then add the kimchi, seasoned spinach and fried fish cakes or anchovies one at a time.
- Top with a fried egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Include nori sheets on the side or cut them into strips to put on top.
Shake the Dosirak gently to mix the ingredients, then enjoy it. You can customize it with other banchan, like pickled radish or fried zucchini. This dosirak recipe is packed with flavour and nutrition. So enjoy your delicious Korean lunchbox by making dosirak today!
NOTE: Overcooking and undercooking will reduce the flavor and nutritional value of this food.
Nutrition Value of Dosirak Recipe
- Calories: 500-600 kcal
- Protein: 30-35g
- Carbohydrates: 60-70g
- Fat: 10-15g
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