In the bustling cycle of urban life, when lunch is often wrapped in a rush of office meals, the homemade rice box prepared by the husband every morning seems to become... a luxury. But for Ms. Bich Ngoc - a woman living in Hanoi - that is what she has been doing persistently for over 3 years, starting from the days of separation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
At that time, everything had to be economical, clean and safe, so I thought it was best to prepare lunch for my husband to take to work, Ngoc shared. That simple habit gradually became part of the daily life of a small family - every morning she woke up early, taking care of every dish for her husband.
His lunch is neat but healthy, usually including a salty dish, a simple soup and hot rice. To save time, she often prepares the dishes from the previous night, only need to cook quickly to wake up in the morning.
Ms. Ngoc has a clear criterion: "Ensure nutrition and taste, rotate ingredients so as not to get bored. Chicken, fish, beef, shrimp, eggs... just a little variety to have a new dish".
She said that cooking lunch with her is no longer a burden, but a "small joy every day". Looking at the rice box I made, imagining my husband opening the box lid at noon, eating deliciously and then texting back a sentence "Today the soup is delicious!" was enough to warm my heart.
To keep the dish nutritious without repeating it, Ms. Ngoc rotated ingredients such as chicken, beef, fish, shrimp, squid, ribs, eggs... Each dish only needs a slight variation to bring a new, delicious feeling. For her, cooking lunch with her is no longer a burden but has become a small, regular joy every day.
Many people may think this is a small matter, but for me, it is a way to keep the fire burning for the family. Making lunch for my husband is not only a way to save and ensure hygiene, but also a way to express love" - she said and laughed slightly.
Among busy and calculating days, perhaps it is such simple, regular things that make family happiness stronger. And if you are still wondering what to eat for lunch today, who knows, a box of homemade rice - could become a habit that makes you "addicted" like Ms. Bich Ngoc used to.
