Review of 3 Easy Meals from Emart Traders for Large Families

Of course, both are delicious, so I eat them all★

Sometimes I go to the market to buy groceries, and other times I visit a nearby large supermarket. Among the large supermarkets, I often go to 'Traders,' the warehouse-style discount store of E-Mart, which is familiar to us. The main purpose is to purchase ingredients. Of course, while it's fun to cook with various ingredients, the ready-to-eat meals sold at Traders are an absolute must. To introduce Traders' fresh food that doesn't compromise on cost-effectiveness and taste, I purchased a total of three items. Since they come in large quantities, I recommend them more for large families eating together rather than for single-person households.

NEW Yubu Chobap Set (19,980 KRW)

You can momentarily set aside the question, "Would Yubu Chobap really taste special?" Yubu Chobap is just a menu we used to eat as a picnic lunchbox in childhood, but since this product was first seen at Traders, I chose it without hesitation. Nowadays, Yubu Chobap topped with various ingredients is sold for around 2,000 to 3,000 KRW each, but this product offers 12 pieces for 19,980 KRW. That comes to about 1,600 KRW per piece, and considering the amount of rice and toppings, I think it's quite a cost-effective product.

The set contains a total of 12 square pieces of Yubu Chobap topped with stir-fried beef, fresh salmon, and white shrimp in red seasoning. You can put your preferred topping on the Yubu Chobap and eat it. The biggest reason I recommend this is because you can generously add toppings! The white shrimp in spicy-sweet red sauce stimulates the appetite with its umami flavor. The plumply cut salmon has no fishy smell, so seafood lovers will want to pick it first. Lastly, the stir-fried beef might feel a bit dry if eaten cold, so if possible, I recommend warming it up before eating.

Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks (Price varies by weight)

When visiting E-Mart Traders, there is always one item that is found in every cart. There are various items like sushi, smoked pork belly, and mille-feuille nabe, but the editor always puts barbecue chicken drumsticks in the shopping basket. The reason is simple: they taste great with various sauces and go well with any dish. They are easy to eat, and you can use them as ingredients for fried rice or rice bowls, or pair them with stir-fried ramen like buldak-bokkeum-myeon. If carbohydrates are a concern, they also go wonderfully with mayonnaise or buldak sauce.

If you like BBQ's Jamaican whole drumsticks, pay close attention. The Jamaican whole drumsticks, which you might expect to be spicy, are actually very sweet. However, Traders' barbecue chicken drumsticks are similar in shape and size to Jamaican drumsticks but have almost no seasoning, making them mild in flavor. This makes them suitable for pairing with various sauces or additional dishes. When warmed up, you can fully enjoy the tender texture, and before you know it, you'll feel like a mukbang YouTuber yourself♥

Kielbasa Budae Jjigae (17,980 KRW)

Another new product found at Traders is the Kielbasa Budae Jjigae. The size of the budae jjigae left me speechless, and seeing the whole kielbasa inside, I found myself putting it into the cart without realizing it... It also comes with a pack of ramen noodles, so you can enjoy the essential ramen addition to budae jjigae. The large container, big enough to cover your palm, is filled with various ingredients, and all you need to do is add the liquid sauce and 1 liter of water, then boil it vigorously to complete the budae jjigae.

The liquid sauce contains concentrated beef bone broth, giving it a richer flavor. However, if you add all the liquid sauce at once, it can become very salty, so I recommend adjusting the seasoning as you add it. The product is generously filled with five types of ham, green onion strips, bean sprouts, cheese, rice cakes, and more, making it an excellent value for the price. Especially, the meat juices from the kielbasa add an even richer taste. It is spicy and savory, and above all, the portion is enough for four people, so please adjust the amount according to the number of diners.

*Prices may vary by location.

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