Self-Care and Fulfillment in a Solo Meal: Banh Mi

Self-Care and Fulfillment in a Solo Meal: Banh Mi

Perhaps due to the tension of starting a new job in the new fiscal year, I felt quite exhausted, so I spent yesterday and today resting in a relaxed and leisurely manner.
Until now, even when I was tired, I would push myself, thinking I could still keep going.
However, lately, I have been listening to my body's needs and making sure to rest properly when it is necessary.
I have come to view it positively, thinking that I was able to rest well today rather than feeling like I couldn't get anything done.
I wonder if I have grown a little bit to be able to feel that way...

For lunch today, I had a solo meal at home.
I made a banh mi with sous-vide chicken ham seasoned with shio-koji, along with some pre-made pickles, daikon radish namasu, and herbs from my balcony.
The aroma of the homemade bread and herbs, the moist and tender chicken ham, the mustard, and the key addition of the daikon namasu and red onion pickles create a complex marriage of flavors.
I also added tomato koji, making it a deeply flavorful sandwich.

Ever since I had a banh mi at a shop, I realized that namasu goes very well in sandwiches, so I try to include it whenever I make them at home.
Because of its acidity and sweetness, it elevates a regular sandwich.
The aroma of the herbs is also wonderful, and it is very delicious even though it is simple and just involves sandwiching the ingredients.

It was a good day where I was able to rest well and enjoy a delicious banh mi, spending a holiday that made both my heart and body happy.

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