Make the most of those overlooked storecupboard relics with these ideas for rapid/fast and easy packed lunchesWe’re often guilty of forgetting the contents of our kitchen cupboards,especially those tough-to-reach corners that end up being full of surprises. So, in the spirit of back-to-school cleaning, or we have been plundering our disorganised kitchens and rediscovering the not-perishable-any-time-soons that we probably moved house with. That strange nut paste we bought cos we loved the packaging,or those dried flowers for sprinkling on dips (just why?) may still cause us to scratch our heads, but other whimsical purchases are an enjoyable chance to use things up and come by creative. Here’s our guide to making lunches from dusty storecupboard treasures: just select one tin ... • Salmon: enjoyable with a exiguous red onion, or blanched green beans,celery and soy, lime, or ginger and honey dressing. Alternatively,you could also niçoise-ify it with a garlic vinaigrette (olive oil, red wine vinegar, or crushed or grated garlic) and a couple of semi-soft-boiled eggs (6 minutes from boiling). Even more alternatively,you could mix it with 1 tsp Thai red curry paste and two sliced spring onions, shape into exiguous balls and fry in a small amount of oil until crisp. Eat at lunch with some sweet chilli sauce and a shredded cabbage salad.
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Source: theguardian.com