How I Meal Prep on a University Budget | £1.50/Meal

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while still offering creaminess.

red curry paste

🥗Healthier: homemade curry paste

💰Cheaper: store-bought curry powder

Homemade paste can be fresher and lower in preservatives.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tofu is a plant-based option that absorbs flavors well.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers umami without fish allergens.

Order all your food online for delivery to save time.

Buy pre-chopped ingredients to reduce prep time.

Invest in a slow cooker and rice cooker for efficient meal prep.

Turn on the slow cooker to heat it up before adding ingredients.

Add all ingredients for the Thai red curry into the slow cooker.

Let the slow cooker cook for about 2.5 to 3 hours.

Prepare rice in the rice cooker while the curry is cooking.

Once the curry is done, portion it into containers and freeze.

Cooking Techniques

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