The 2 Dollar Bento Box | But Cheaper

white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: quinoa

Brown rice is more nutritious, while quinoa is often cheaper.

grilled fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a healthier protein alternative, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

Combine 1/4 cup mayo, 2 tablespoons sriracha, 3 cloves grated garlic, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, and salt in a bowl to make spicy mayo.

Wash 1.5 cups short grain rice and cook it in a rice cooker with 1.5 cups water.

Shave half a head of green cabbage and julienne 1-2 large carrots, then mix with 3 tablespoons mayo, 2 cloves grated garlic, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 inch grated ginger in a bowl.

In a medium pot, heat vegetable oil and sauté 2 cloves sliced garlic until golden. Add 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup soy sauce, and 1/4 cup vinegar, bring to a boil, then simmer.

Mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 2 teaspoons water and add to the sauce to thicken it. Strain if desired.

Season 4 large chicken thighs with salt, grill on high heat until cooked through, then glaze with teriyaki sauce on the grill.

Prepare tempura batter by whisking 1/2 cup flour with 1 cup chilled carbonated water, then add ice cubes.

Dredge vegetables (butternut squash, broccoli, onion) in flour, dip in batter, and deep-fry in heated vegetable oil until golden brown.

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