Baon Suggestions for School or Work

Tuesday, January 03, 2023

     Because the school and work scenes are starting to show signs of completely going face to face, it’s just normal to look forward to packing snacks and lunches for people who will have to spend the entire day studying or working their way. In this regard, it’s exciting to put all the food ideas to make sure you send your love to the people who bring the food with them where they have to go. If you think about it, it can be considered a love language in itself.

     Aside from salads, what are some interesting and great food to include as baons? You may have already checked some local and international recipes to get started with the food planning process, and that’s good. So, what are some of the things to keep in mind when preparing the food? For starters, the food items have to contain a lot of the basic nutrients to keep them going throughout the day. Some of these nutrients should contain a good balance of carbs, protein, and fat.

Baon Suggestions for School or Work
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Sandwiches or Sliders

     This is a food that’s easy to prepare, and you can even involve your kids in the making process. You can use a variety of meats, such as chicken, pork, or beef. You can also add some vegetables to the mix, such as tomatoes, lettuce, or onions. If you want, you can also add some cheese to the sandwich. Just make sure that the bread is of good quality so that it won’t get soggy easily.

Adobo Flakes

     This is a good alternative to the usual adobo dish. You may either use chicken or pork (raw or cooked) to prepare the dish. What you need to do is to simmer the meat until it’s cooked thoroughly. Once it’s cooked, you can shred it using a fork or a knife. After that, you can add some soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and pepper to taste. Pair with hard-boiled egg and garlic rice for a more filling meal.

Omelet

     Omelets are a great choice to bring to work or school because they are easy to make, and you can even add some vegetables to make it more nutritious. Just whisk some eggs and then add some shredded cheese, chopped ham, and chopped vegetables. You can then fry the mixture in a pan. Once it’s cooked, fold it in half and let it cool before packing it in a lunch box.

Burger

     This is a classic baon that’s easy to prepare. You can either use a pre-made burger patty or you can make your own. If you’re making your own, you will need ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Just mix all the ingredients together and form into patties. You can then fry or grill the patties. As for the buns, you can either toast them or not.

     You may pair it with bread or rice. Don’t forget the gravy or other condiments. As much as possible, pack the dips separately. You may also complement this with veggies for a healthy meal. If you can prepare the homemade version, that would be better as well.

Nuggets

     Chicken nuggets are great food items to bring as a snack or lunch food because they are easy to prepare and they are also very versatile. You can either fry them or bake them. If you’re baking them, you will need boneless chicken breasts, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and eggs. Just mix all the ingredients together and form into nuggets. Bake these in the oven after making all the preparations.

Fish Fillet with Dip

     If you’re preparing for people who are health conscious. You can use any type of fish fillet for this dish, but we recommend that you use cream dory as it’s the easiest to prepare. If you’re in a hurry, this is a good choice to make. You can either fry or bake the fish to your liking. Just coat it with the flour mixture and then bake it in the oven or pan fry it, following the standard recipe. As for the dip, you can use a mayonnaise or cheese dip if you’re short on time.

Quesadilla

     This is a good snack for people who want something filling yet so easy to prepare. You will need a flour tortilla, shredded cheese, and chopped vegetables. You can either fry or bake the quesadilla. If you’re baking it, you will need to spray some cooking oil on the tortilla. You can then add the shredded cheese and chopped vegetables. You can then fold the tortilla in half and bake it in the oven until the cheese is melted.

Soup

     Soups are also a good addition to any type of lunch ensemble because they are easy to prepare and they are also very filling. You can use any type of soup, such as beef, corn, mushroom, chicken, crab, or vegetable soup. Just make sure that the soup is not too watery. You can also add some crusty bread or crackers to the lunchbox (but don’t mix it into the soup just yet) to make it more filling.

Rice Balls

     Rice balls are for people who want something different from the usual baon fare. You will need cooked rice, shredded cheese, chopped meat or vegetables, and some eggs. Just mix all the ingredients together and form into balls. You can then fry or bake the rice balls. If you’re baking them, you will need to spray some cooking oil on them. You can then bake them in the oven until they are crispy.

Fried Rice

     If you want something filling yet so easy to prepare, fried rice is for you. Pair it with just about any viand you can think about, and you’re good to go. You will need cooked rice, some eggs, chopped meat or vegetables, and some soy sauce. Just mix all the ingredients together and fry in a pan. You can also add some ketchup or chili sauce to the finished product to make it more flavorful.

Empanada

     For this snack, you will need a pie crust, shredded cheese, chopped meat or vegetables, and some eggs. Just mix all the ingredients together and form into balls. You can then fry or bake the empanada. If you’re baking them, you will need to spray some cooking oil on them. You can then bake them in the oven until they are crispy.

Pizza Rolls

     For this one, you will need a pizza crust, shredded cheese, chopped meat or vegetables, and some tomato sauce. Just mix all the ingredients together and form into rolls. You can then fry or bake the pizza rolls. If you’re baking them, you will need to spray some cooking oil on them. You can then bake them in the oven until they are crispy.

Cupcakes

     While it may sound complicated to make, it actually requires just a few steps to complete, as long as you have boxed cake mixes ready for use. Once you’re finished preparing the batter, have it airfried. You may also have it cooked in an oven toaster if you don’t have an oven. Aside from these, you can even have it steamed if you don’t have the equipment mentioned. After it’s done, you can add either a buttercream or marshmallow frosting on top. If you have these on hand, you can even decorate it with some sprinkles if you like.

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