Lunch Box Challenge day 18: Thai-Riffic Wrap
September 18, 2013
Think outside the box, way way way outside. Think Thailand! Yup, today I went all out there. I told you this challenge is for the sole purpose of making you go out of the comfort zone. Try new things, this is how each of my Recipe Challenges starts.
What would a challenge be if you already did it day to day? It would be be normal.
Who wants normal? Blah, Skip normal , hurdle over it even and land yourself in new territory!
Everyone needs to take a chance, everyone needs to try new things. You cannot possibly know if you dislike something if you’ve never tried it. Just like that saying “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” We teach our kids it’s not just about the book, it’s people, it’s situations, and even food. That’s the challenge to get yourself and the kids over the “ugh that doesn’t look so good,” Or the ” No I don’t like that.” Yes well have you tasted it?
I tell my kids take three bites. The first is just diving in to do it, they normally really gag or shove it down to make a dramatic event about it. The second is the one where they really taste it and the third is the deciding factor. You will know by the third ( yes sometimes the first) if you like or dislike something. The point? You have to try!
The making of The Thai-Riffic Warp is behind this idea 100%. Getting my kids to try something well outside the normal. Two out of four liked it, this was excellent, because they tried. Here’s today’s Lunch Box
Thai-Riffic Wrap-
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp white sugar
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
juice from 1 small lime
Mix Dressing ingredients together until smooth store in fridge till use.
I served this with diced Peaches and Roasted Pumpkin Seeds and Dried fruit.
There is no Lunch Box Tip today as it’s been a week since I challenged you all to join in on trying new things. Have you tried anything new? If so, willing to share how it went?
If not, I encourage you to do so. Even if you try a new vegetable, a new fruit, get the family involved and make everyone part of the process. Have fun with it, be creative and enjoy! You can read back on the homework I gave you here, HINT <— Do your homework!
17 Comments
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Melinda Dunne
Well you continue to amaze me with your creativity! I think this sounds really good. I know my family would like to have this in their lunch boxes.
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Pam
I was wondering if that was a peanut butter dip. I love peanut butter. Going to be making this soon. Everytime I read your blog I get hungry. 🙂
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Sarah-Louise Bailey
Ohh loving the look of that wrap I could imagine biting into that crispy looking filling.
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Bobbi Burleson
I don't have kiddos to pack a lunch for but I sure would love to have it for lunch myself!
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lalalaPatricia
Omy! That Thai wrap looks delicious! I love those food but never tried that kind of thei wrap. A must try!
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Growing Up Madison
Your kids sounds like mine. THey don't really like trying anything new either. They say it looks nasty before even trying it. At least yours tried it. 🙂
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kristenione
Oh that dressing, I could drink it. I love Thai food! Haha. I seriously need to make every one of your lunches!
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(Terry) My Journey With Candida
That Thai dressing is really good over cooked spinach that is chilled. We used to order it in a Japanese restaurant we went to years ago.
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Grandma Bonnie
Looks like a really healthy meal. I did not do your homework as I did not see that post. I did try a new food this week. My daughter-in-law shared some Paleo hotcakes and muffins with us. They were gluten free, 100% organic. I was impressed with the flavor and texture of the hotcakes. I had tried before to make Paleo hotcakes for my grandson and they never came out right.
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Tough Cookie Mommy
That wrap looks really good and hearty. I love that you always have some kind of vegetable, fruit, and sauce or soup of some kind. It really is a balanced and complete lunch.
Mellissa Hanks
LOVE the name 🙂 I have a bunch of chicken in the crockpot, this would be perfect for dinner!