Matcha powderSweet, slightly sticky powder for the cake~2 tbspest.
ClamsMust be washed thoroughly to remove dark residue and slime~400 gest.
Garlic, minced~4-5 clovesest.
Green onion~2 stalksest.
Soy sauce~4-5 tbspest.
Honey~2 tbspest.
Sesame oil~1 tbspest.
Beef (for bulgogi)~300 gest.
Carrot~1est.
Green chili pepper~1-2est.
FlourFor the clam pancake batter~1 cupest.
Salt
~½ tspest.
Small dried anchovies~2 tbspest.
Sea squirt (meongge)A local specialty from Namhae; clean carefully to remove tough bits~1est.
Steps
1
Visit a local market in Namhae to buy fresh ingredients such as clams, beef, vegetables, and sea squirt for a special lunchbox for dad.
2
Start with dessert: mix matcha powder with the other ingredients and cook until fragrant, creating a soft matcha cake, since dad loves cake.
3
Clean the clams using the pot lid as a tool, scrubbing repeatedly to remove dark residue and slime until fully clean.
4
Add plenty of garlic to the clams, season with green onion, soy sauce, and honey, and simmer for about two minutes until flavorful.
5
Prepare the bulgogi marinade by mixing soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil for a sweet-savory balance.
6
Marinate the beef together with green onion and carrot in the prepared sauce, letting it soak up the flavor before cooking.
7
Separately chop green chili, carrot, and green onion, then mix with flour and salt to make a batter for the clam pancake.
8
Stir-fry the small dried anchovies with soy sauce and honey to make a side dish for the lunchbox.
9
Pan-fry or grill the marinated bulgogi beef until browned and flavorful.
10
Clean the sea squirt, use your fingers to carefully remove any tough parts, and cut it into about five pieces as a special seafood item for the lunchbox.
11
Pour the batter with the clams into a pan and fry into a clam pancake until golden on both sides.
12
Pack all the dishes—bulgogi, clam pancake, dried anchovies, matcha cake, and sea squirt—into the lunchbox to bring to dad, filled with gratitude and love.
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