How to serve a filling meal for only 1 dollar per person
April 26, 2022
Malik’s Bombin’ Ramen
Serves 1
Cook Time
5 minutes
The cost of food has recently been impacted by inflation. In addition, most dollar stores now charge $1.25 for most of their items. According to the USDA, it costs between $611 and $1,217 to properly feed a family of four per month. The lower end of that statistic allows $5 per person allotted per day.
For a poor college student or a struggling parent (maybe both), this recipe is a must. This recipe serves 1 but can be repeated easily enough to provide a meal to an entire family for only $1.00 per person.
Technically, people can’t really buy everything for a single dollar. But if you break everything down: The cup of noodles costs about 60¢, the single slice of cheese costs about 20¢, and an egg costs about 25¢. In the end it costs about $1.00 per person.
This cheap and simple recipe is perfect for rainy days as well as a late night snack. Not only is it comforting to eat, but it can be a good remedy to the common cold. The steamy broth warms up the system and the hot sauce opens up the sinuses.
At the cost of just $1.00, this delicious recipe is not to be passed over.
Ingredients
- Maruchan Instant Lunch Ramen Noodle Chicken Flavor
- 1 American single slice of cheese
- 1 Egg
- Hot Sauce
- Salt and pepper
Supplies
- Microwave
- Microwave safe bowl
- Fork (for draining water)
Directions
- Fill the cup of ramen with water and microwave for 2 ½ minutes.
- Place the slice of cheese in the bowl.
- Crack the egg and place on top of the cheese.
- After the ramen is done cooking, drain the broth over the egg and cheese in the bowl. (Optional: Break yolk with a fork)
- Place the bowl in the microwave and cook for 1 ½ minutes.
- Once the broth is done, mix in the noodles from the cup of ramen.
- Serve with salt and pepper and hot sauce to taste.