🩵 A warm bite of the sea — buttery, briny, and beautifully fast.
Sometimes all it takes is one bowl to feel special again.
And this one? It started with a microwave… and ended like a mini celebration.
🏪 Intro
I honestly didn’t expect much.
It looked like a regular convenience meal. But once the lid peeled off, I could smell it — that deep, buttery ocean scent. 🌊
The prep was simple: heat the rice, pour on the sauce, cover, and microwave.
But I added one secret step: frozen octopus slices.
Just a handful. Then I topped it all with butter and seaweed seasoning.
As I stirred, the smell grew richer.
That extra butter melted in, clinging to the grains.
By the end, I tossed in a boiled egg, a little pickled ginger, and some mul-kimchi on the side.
It was quick, but it didn’t feel rushed.
It felt like a tiny win on a long day.
🍛 What’s in the Bowl?
✅ CJ “CreEat” Cooked White Rice (200g)
✅ Abalone Rice Sauce Pouch (80g)
✅ Ballantyne Spreadable Butter
✅ Seaweed Flakes Packet
✅ Plastic Spoon
⏱️ Ready in Minutes
1️⃣ Microwave the rice for 1 minute (covered)
2️⃣ Add sauce over rice in tray
3️⃣ Cover with cardboard lid and microwave
· 1000W: 1 min
· 700W: 1 min 30 sec
4️⃣ Add optional toppings (like frozen octopus) and reheat for 30 sec
5️⃣ Add butter and seaweed flakes, stir well
6️⃣ Serve with extras like boiled egg, pickled ginger, or kimchi
📌 Pro tip
Even one or two personal touches make a huge difference.
Frozen octopus? Brilliant.
Kimchi on the side? Always.
And never skip the butter — it brings the whole thing together.
📝 What It Tastes Like
🔹 Butter added a smooth, savory depth
🔹 Abalone sauce brought a rich briny flavor — not too fishy, just sea-sweet
🔹 Octopus slices made it feel more gourmet, with that chewy bite
🔹 Rice stayed firm but soft enough to soak up everything
🔹 Kimchi and pickles gave that sharp contrast that made each bite better
💭 Overall Thoughts
It started as just another microwave meal — but turned into something surprisingly cozy.
The mix of butter and sea flavors was bolder than expected.
With a few small add-ins, it felt like a dish I might get at a trendy Korean café.
No cooking, no prep… just five minutes and a full bowl of comfort.
It’s the kind of convenience food that doesn’t taste like a shortcut.
📸 Moments Before the First Bite
