Mapo tofu
1 box Mapo Tofu sauce $2.50
1 block tofu $1.75
1 pack frozen "seasoning mix" (onion, celery, bell pepper, parsley) $1.50
1 tin of sardines in tomato $1.00
Homemade kimchi $1 (probably less)
1 bag rice $1
Green onion $0.50
Squirt of Chin-Su hot sauce $0
Total: $9.50
Makes 3 servings for me, so around $3.17/meal
You can leave out the sardines if you want, I just add it because I don't put any meat in the mapo which makes it $2.83
Wash and cook the rice however you like. Add a splash of oil to a skillet or wok, add in the frozen seasoning mix and saute for a few minutes. I also added the whites of the green onions. Once that's all softened, add in the mapo sauce and the whey from your tofu. Press your tofu with paper towels to dry it, and cut into cubes. Add to the pan and toss in the sauce. It's literally that easy. Then just plate and eat!