Quick Cook Chicken Flavor Rice
My Chinese Instant Rice Bowl Experiment: Convenience Meets Confusion
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I recently stumbled upon a Chinese instant rice bowl kit at Perekrestok, and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. The product comes in a foil packet with a zipper lock and a cute design featuring a friendly kitty peering out from a cup of rice. The packaging is entirely in Chinese, which adds to the mystery. The ingredient list is quite extensive, with a mix of familiar and unknown components. I was excited to try it out, but things didn't quite live up to my expectations. The microwave instructions were easy to follow, and the product was ready in just a few minutes. However, the flavor was a total letdown - it tasted more like a chemistry experiment than a real meal. The sauce was way too sweet and overpowering, which made it hard to enjoy the dish. I was also expecting a more substantial amount of chicken, but it's basically just a few tiny pieces. The product has a weird, synthetic aftertaste that lingers long after you're done eating. Overall, I'm not impressed with this product, but I do appreciate the convenience it offers.
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What's in the Chinese instant rice bowl kit?
The product contains semi-cooked rice, dicalcium phosphate, mono- and diglycerides, calcium phosphate, soybean oil, thick soy sauce, caramel color, garlic, sugar, salt, glutamate, soy protein, chicken, spices, and food additives.
Is the product easy to prepare?
Yes, the product is easy to prepare - just microwave the contents for a few minutes and serve.
What's the packaging like?
The product comes in a foil packet with a zipper lock and a cute design featuring a friendly kitty.
Is the product affordable?
Yes, the product is pretty affordable, especially considering the convenience it offers.
What's the ingredient list like?
The ingredient list is quite extensive, with a mix of familiar and unknown components.
Is the product suitable for vegetarians?
No, the product contains chicken, making it unsuitable for vegetarians.
Can I customize the product?
No, the product is a fixed formula and cannot be customized.
Is the product available in different flavors?
No, the product is only available in one flavor.
How long does the product take to prepare?
The product is ready in just a few minutes after microwaving.
What's the shelf life of the product?
I'm not sure, but the packaging doesn't provide any information on shelf life.
check_circlePros
- •The packaging is super convenient and easy to use - just tear open the foil packet and microwave for a few minutes.
- •I appreciate that the back of the packet has information in Russian, which makes it easier for me to understand the instructions.
- •The design of the product is really cute and fun, especially with the friendly kitty on the packaging.
- •The product is pretty affordable, especially considering the convenience it offers.
- •I like that the packaging is compact and lightweight, making it easy to store in my pantry.
- •The product is easy to prepare, even for a cooking novice like me.
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- •The flavor is a total letdown - it tastes more like a chemistry experiment than a real meal.
- •I was expecting a more substantial amount of chicken, but it's basically just a few tiny pieces.
- •The sauce is way too sweet and overpowering, which makes it hard to enjoy the dish.
- •I'm not a fan of the artificial flavors and preservatives used in the product.
- •The product has a weird, synthetic aftertaste that lingers long after you're done eating.
- •I'm not convinced by the 'dried vegetables' claim - it's just a few sad-looking carrots and peas.
- •The product is not suitable for vegetarians, which is a major drawback for me.
- •The product is a fixed formula and cannot be customized, which limits its appeal.
