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K-학교급식 : 정선초등학교 급식 메뉴와 맛 평가

by Single Conscious-Life 2026. 6. 24.
이 날 정선초등학교의 식단은 버섯카로틴쌀밥, 담백한 감자국, 고등어시래기조림, 새콤달콤한 사과오이샐러드, 김치, 그리고 후식으로 미니핫도그가 나왔습니다. 보기만 해도 조리사 선생님들의 정성과 아이들을 향한 진심이 고스란히 느껴지는 아주 특색 있는 상차림이었습니다.
비린내 없는 인생 고등어조림의 신나는 맛 평가
이날 나온 메뉴 중에서 제 입맛을 완벽하게 사로잡은 첫 번째 주인공은 바로 고등어시래기조림이었습니다. 사실 고등어는 비린내가 많이 나는 생선이라 맛있게 만들기 정말 까다로운 식재료입니다. 그런데 정선초등학교의 고등어조림은 비린내가 정말 하나도 나지 않아서 깜짝 놀랐습니다. 달콤 짭조름한 특제 조림 양념이 부드러운 고등어 살안에 쏙 배어있어 시래기와 함께 먹으니 제가 지금까지 먹어본 고등어시래기조림 중에서 단연 최고로 맛있었습니다.
생선조림을 맛있게 먹고 나면 입안이 살짝 텁텁해지기 마련인데, 이때 새콤한 사과오이샐러드를 한 입 먹으니 입안이 마법처럼 상큼하게 정돈되었습니다. 게다가 일반 흰쌀밥이 아닌 영양 가득한 '버섯카로틴쌀밥'이 나온 것을 보며, 아이들의 건강을 생각하는 조리사 선생님들의 깊은 진심이 마음으로 전해졌습니다.
마지막 후식으로 나온 미니핫도그는 밀가루 튀김옷은 얇고, 대신 그 안에 큼직하고 육즙 가득한 소시지가 통째로 들어있어서 케첩을 뿌려 먹으니 절로 어깨춤이 났습니다. 맛있는 음식을 먹으면 온몸으로 즐겁고 신나는 행복한 기분이 차오르는 그런 느낌, 다들 아시죠? 정선의 조리사 선생님들 덕분에 내일의 급식이 기대되는 신나는 점심시간이었습니다.
 
K-School Food: June 22nd Jeongseon Elementary School Lunch Menu & Review
Hello! This is Single Conscious Life. It has already been a few days since I came to Jeongseon, Gangwon-do to teach survival swimming to the lovely children of Jeongseon Elementary School. Even though it is a daily school meal, I am constantly moved by its high quality, so I am looking back at the photos I took and writing down the records one by one. Today, I would like to introduce the heartfelt menu and my honest review from June 22nd.
The menu at Jeongseon Elementary School on this day featured Mushroom-Carotene Rice, clear and savory Potato Soup, Braised Mackerel with Dried Radish Greens (Siraegi), Mini Hot Dogs, sweet and sour Apple-Cucumber Salad, and well-fermented Kimchi. It was a wonderful and nutritious meal that perfectly captured both the health and taste buds of the children.
 A Review of the Best Braised Mackerel in My Life and the Joyful Mini Hot Dogs
Among all the dishes served on this day, the Braised Mackerel with Siraegi was definitely the best. I can confidently say that this was the most delicious braised mackerel I have ever tasted in my entire life! Mackerel is originally a fish with a strong fishy smell, making it very tricky to cook deliciously in large-scale catering. However, there was absolutely zero fishy odor in this dish. The special savory-sweet sauce, thoroughly simmered, blended in a fantastic harmony with the tender mackerel meat that melted softly in my mouth.
Usually, after enjoying a rich fish dish, the mouth can feel a bit heavy or after-tasted, but the Apple-Cucumber Salad served on the side was a stroke of genius. The combination of crunchy cucumber and sour apple instantly refreshed and cleansed my palate. Also, the rice was not just plain white rice; it was a unique yellow-tinted 'Mushroom-Carotene Rice.' It made me deeply feel how much sincere effort and devotion the chefs pour into the meals for the children.
In particular, the Mini Hot Dog served as a dessert was a delightful surprise. Generally, hot dogs for school meals have a thick batter coat and a tiny sausage inside, but this hot dog had a thin, crispy batter coat and was packed with a remarkably large sausage inside. As I bit into it with plenty of ketchup, I felt so genuinely excited and joyful. You know that feeling when you eat something truly delicious, and you suddenly become happy and energetic? It was exactly that kind of wonderful feeling. Thanks to this amazing meal, I gained so much positive energy to lead the swimming class with the kids. It was truly the best day!