3 Easy Meals You Can Say "I Eat Well Even When Living Alone"

Mom, Dad. Don't Worry!

People who have started living alone can be broadly divided into two categories. The first is those who, due to their parents' strict eyes, were unable to freely enjoy drinking alone or even late-night snacks, and now relish eating freely whenever they want. The second is those who, limited by being a single-person household, worry about buying ingredients and feel hesitant to order delivery food. Nevertheless, we must eat what we want to eat! Here are three simple yet delicious ready-to-eat meals for people living alone that eliminate the hassle of buying ingredients one by one and cooking. Trust the editor’s picks and confidently shout out loud. "Because we live alone, we actually eat well. You don’t have to worry!"

[Buchim Master] Crispy Kimchi Jeon

On rainy days, pancakes naturally come to mind. Whether drinking alone moodily or pairing with any kind of alcohol, Kimchi Jeon is today’s first item to introduce. No matter how many ingredients you have, those inexperienced in cooking might find it difficult to get the batter consistency right. This product is a ready-made one, not a batter mix, and can be simply cooked by air frying or pan-frying on both sides. It’s great as a side dish or a snack, and here’s the review of Kimchi Jeon.

The golden-brown crust makes your mouth water! It contains crispy and crunchy kimchi and chewy squid, offering a variety of textures. Above all, the seasoning is just right?not too salty or bland?so no additional sauce is needed. Since it’s not spicy, it’s also good as a snack for kids or a side dish. Packaged in a zipper bag for easy storage and sized about the palm of your hand, it’s perfect to cook one or two pieces as a drinking snack. With low oil content, you can eat it with peace of mind. I highly recommend everyone to buy and try one.

[Hanam Pig House] Iron Plate Samgyeopsal Finishing Fried Rice

When do you want to eat samgyeopsal? Every day! That’s right. Samgyeopsal is always a good choice. Especially after eating samgyeopsal, some people definitely want to eat fried rice, known as K-dessert. When you can’t arrange a quick meetup, we have the second item. It’s the Iron Plate Samgyeopsal Finishing Fried Rice released by Hanam Pig House. From now on, don’t worry even if you want to eat fried rice made by stir-frying kimchi after samgyeopsal.

This fried rice contains crunchy kimchi, thin pork slices, onions, bean sprouts, green onions, carrots, and various other ingredients. It’s nice that one pack contains four individually wrapped portions. However, the amount of meat is noticeably small, which is a downside. The gochujang and oyster sauce add umami flavor; although it’s not quite the same as the fried rice served at the restaurant, it somewhat satisfies the craving. If you live alone, microwaving it is fine, but if you want to enjoy a taste closer to the restaurant’s, try cooking it in a frying pan. After frying the rice until fluffy, spread it thinly over low heat to enjoy the savory scorched rice crust.

[Morning Bonjuk] Abalone Porridge

Living alone is hard enough, but it’s even sadder when you’re sick! When you catch a cold or have gastroenteritis and can’t eat anything, it’s good to keep a pack of porridge in your pantry. It’s gentle on the stomach and tasty, so buying a less spicy abalone porridge is recommended. Simply tear the packaging along the dotted line, microwave it, then add the included sesame oil and mix well?easy preparation. Plus, it comes with a spoon, so you don’t have to worry about washing dishes when you’re feeling unwell. It’s convenient, but how about the taste?

Abalone porridge made with finely chopped abalone, king oyster mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, onions, and other ingredients. If you think, “There’s quite a lot of abalone in here,” keep in mind that some of it might be similarly shaped king oyster and shiitake mushrooms. Made by mixing glutinous rice and regular rice in the right ratio, it’s smooth and easy to eat. If you expect plain white rice porridge to be somewhat bland, you can put that worry aside for a moment. The included sesame oil enhances the nutty flavor significantly. It’s good not only when you’re sick but also as a breakfast substitute or a quick meal.

Don’t worry about living alone. We’re eating well♡

Photo by Yoon Eun-ae