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Bought a 10 pound bag of rice for $8 and it's the best kitchen choice I've made in months.
I was at the store and saw this huge bag of plain white rice on sale. I almost didn't get it because it seemed like a lot, but I'm so glad I did. It's become the base for almost every dinner this week, from stir fry to beans and rice. It stretches a small amount of meat or veggies so far. What other big, cheap staples do you guys lean on to make meals go further?
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christopherwilson22h ago
Found rice gets boring fast for me, it's just filler. I lean on big bags of dried beans instead, like pintos or black beans. They actually have flavor and protein, and you can make chili, soups, or refried beans that feel like a real meal.
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reeseperez21h ago
Totally get that, but have you tried toasting the dry rice in oil before you cook it? It changes everything. It gives it a nutty flavor that makes it feel like its own thing, not just a blank base. I do that with beans too, fry up some spices in the pot first. It turns cheap food into something you actually look forward to eating.
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My grandma always had a 20 pound sack of potatoes in her basement... that was her version of your rice bag. It's funny how every kitchen has one of those big, cheap anchors. Like @christopherwilson said about beans, it's not just about filling the plate. It's about having that one thing you can always build on, so a tough week doesn't mean empty cabinets. Mine is a giant thing of rolled oats... for breakfast, to thicken soup, even in meatloaf. It just sits there, quietly making everything else easier.
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