So, there's this yummy little rice dish at Sushi Sam's that we like to get that somehow involves tea and either a little bit of salmon or unagi. A little while ago, Hairy and I were walking the aisles at our local Korean grocery store, and I stumbled upon this box that reminded me of that dish at Sam's. It seemed a bit disturbing in a box, but we took it home for snackventures.
The REALLY disturbing part to me is that the porridge is just sitting on a shelf, all liquidy and gooey and ready to go. I know there are canned soups and other moist and squishy things that have a shelf-life, but this was my first experience with boxed mushy rice. It kind of goes against all your own beliefs in never leaving your food out or it will rot. I know it's sealed, but, really, what a puny seal to keep your rice from going green.
The REALLY disturbing part to me is that the porridge is just sitting on a shelf, all liquidy and gooey and ready to go. I know there are canned soups and other moist and squishy things that have a shelf-life, but this was my first experience with boxed mushy rice. It kind of goes against all your own beliefs in never leaving your food out or it will rot. I know it's sealed, but, really, what a puny seal to keep your rice from going green.
I did enjoy sprinkling on the seaweed and green tea packet. I think there are little toasted rice nubs in there as well. TASTY!
Then you give her a little stir and stick her in the micro for about 2 minutes and PRESTO!!! Your strange midnight snack is complete!
Considering its appearance, it didn't taste horrid at all, and I asked Hairy to buy another box... haha. If you don't have texture problems with porridge (I sure don't...I grew up on this stuff for breakfy), I give CJ Green Tea Porridge two thumbs up!
Considering its appearance, it didn't taste horrid at all, and I asked Hairy to buy another box... haha. If you don't have texture problems with porridge (I sure don't...I grew up on this stuff for breakfy), I give CJ Green Tea Porridge two thumbs up!
I had a hard time finding a flaw with this stuff. Except for maybe the price. At $5 it's hard to cheaply stockpile the stuff.
ReplyDeleteI had a hard time finding a flaw with this stuff. Maybe the price. At $5 it's tough to cheaply stockpile.
ReplyDeleteI really could not eat ready made porridge!
ReplyDeleteI know. I was completely disturbed by readymade porridge. And then I went for it..... it's sort of like a leap of faith. HAah.
ReplyDeleteWow found this in a store nearby. 6 bucks! does it give you eternal life? those nubs better be gold nuggets for that price!
ReplyDeleteI know. It's true. They are spendy and Hairy only ever bought one other one! But it sure does beat boiling porridge!
ReplyDeleteThey serve this for breakfast on Korean Air and I love it. It's the highlight of a long, long flight.
ReplyDeleteThat's ochazuke, it's a japanese thing.
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