Appetizer for 2
Gochujang Tuna Melts
$11.36for 411 minServes 2
Mix tuna with mayonnaise and gochujang, then toast it with cheddar between buttered sourdough slices.

Photo: bbcgoodfood.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canned tuna, 10 oz$0.30/oz typical | 10 oz | $3.00Typical price | |
| Green onions, a little$1.19 each typical | a little | $0.17Typical price | |
| Bagels, 2$0.70 each typical | 2 | $1.40Typical price | |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese, 2 oz$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.63Typical price | |
| Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.68 | ||
Swaps
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupAsian sauces and pastes
Not included in the cost.
- 11 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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$2.84 per serving$11.36 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 x 150g cans tuna drained
- 50 g mayonnaise
- 1 tsp gochujang
- 1 spring onion finely sliced
- 4 slices sourdough
- 60 g cheddar grated
- 1 tbsp butter
Steps
- Stir the tuna, mayonnaise, gochujang, and sliced spring onion in a bowl.
- Spread butter on one side of each sourdough slice.
- Top two bread slices with tuna mixture and grated cheddar, then cover with the remaining slices.
- Cook the sandwiches in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes per side, until golden and melted.
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