What I Eat In A Day: Comfort Foods Only
Welcome back to What I Eat In A Day, where I show you a realistic view of what I eat in a day when it’s that time of the month. Today I have a busy day, and I need some comfort foods that are light, filling, and warming. I started out my day with a Vegetable Congee and Miso Salmon. For lunch, i made a hearty yet refreshing Creamy Spicy Tuna bowl. I ended the day simply with a super easy Air Fried Steak with Kai Dong Noodles and Kale Salad.
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Prepping Ahead Side Dishes For Maximum Comfort
What really helps me get through busy weekdays is my Sunday meal prep. I keep my favorite dishes stocked so I can use them in any meal throughout the week. Today, I added my cucumber salad to multiple meals: as a side dish for breakfast and a topping for lunch. It’s sweet, sour, and crunchy – and adds a bit of brightness to any savory dish.
I also make this Korean Bean Sprout often as a meal prep side dish. It’s another versatile, yet easy veggie to add to any meal. It keeps just as well in the fridge, and I pair this bean sprout often with the cucumber salad to add some variety to my meal! I really like not having to rush to cook many dishes at once, and instead I can just pull it out of the fridge.
Breakfast: Vegetable Congee and Miso Salmon
I’m spending today catching up on to-dos I couldn’t get to in Taiwan, and I’ll need a hearty breakfast to keep me going. So, I’m going to put a few dishes together, almost like a traditional Japanese Breakfast! To start, I made a pot of comforting Vegetable Congee, which is one of those dishes my mom would always make for me when I’m feeling a little sick.
I pair my congee with a piece of my Air Fryer Creamy Miso Salmon. Salmon’s just one of those proteins that doesn’t weigh you down after your meal, and that’s exactly what I need right now. Honestly, the air fryer is a lifesaver in the morning when I’m rushing to get things started. It takes no time at all to prep something and let it cook in the air fryer while I move on to a different task.
Lunch: Creamy Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl
For lunch, I knew I wanted spicy, but refreshing. I decided to whip together a quick Creamy Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl. The beauty of this recipe is simple: You just mix, assemble, and eat! I paired my creamy tuna today with Purple Multigrain Rice for a chewier bite. I topped it with sweet & sour cucumber, some chopped kale, and a soft boiled egg. It’s fiber-rich and healthy, with a nice creamy kick.
Creamy Spicy Tuna Mix
Mix all ingredients together and that’s it!
- 1 can tuna – preferably Korean ones but if not, any oil based tuna works
- 4 tbsp Japanese mayo
- 1 tbsp Korean red chili paste
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- Black pepper to season
- Pinch of Korean red chili flakes if you like it spicy
Dinner: Easy Air Fried Steak with Spicy Noodles
It’s been a long day, so we’re keeping dinner simple: Air Fried Steak and Spicy Noodles with some Spicy Kale Salad. Steak in the air fryer is SO convenient = My favorite go to recipe. I’ve been really loving getting steaks from Costco because of the good quality – it’s actually a great value! Combined with Kai Dong noodles, this has been a staple meal for my family and I almost every week!
I’m still craving spicy, so the Spicy Kai Dong Noodles with the Spicy Kale Salad really does hit the spot. I don’t know what it is about being on my period that always makes me crave spicy, but it’s my go-to every month. My Kai Dong Noodles and Sauces make it so easy to quickly whip up these Spicy Garlic Noodles, so I keep making these again and again. I’ll be sharing my Spicy Kale Salad soon, so keep an eye out for that recipe!
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