Dinner for 1

Kimchi Cream Udon

Name: Kimchi Cream Udon
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 7 oz fresh udon noodles; 1/2 cup grated carrot; 1/2 cup shredded green cabbage; 2 tbsp vegan kimchi; 1/2 stalk green onion; 1/2 cup cooked shelled edamame; 1 1/2 tbsp vegan mayonnaise; 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce; 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil

$9.15for 415 minServes 1

Fresh udon noodles cook briefly, then mix with crunchy vegetables, edamame, kimchi, and a creamy soy dressing.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Ramen and Asian noodles, 7 oz$0.18/oz typical	7 oz	$1.27Typical price
	Carrots, 0.15 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.15Typical price
	Cabbage, 0.1 lb$0.79/lb typical	0.1 lb	$0.09Typical price
	Capers, 0.75 oz$0.45/oz typical	0.75 oz	$0.28Typical price
	Green onions, a little$1.19 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Frozen vegetables, 2.5 oz$0.10/oz typical	2.5 oz	$0.25Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$2.29

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Mustard, mayo, ketchupSoy sauceAsian sauces and pastes

Not included in the cost.

15 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
1servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Korean Vegetarian Dairy-free Budget Dinners

Typical price

$2.29 per serving$9.15 for 4

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Ingredients

7 oz fresh udon noodles
1/2 cup grated carrot
1/2 cup shredded green cabbage
2 tbsp vegan kimchi
1/2 stalk green onion
1/2 cup cooked shelled edamame
1 1/2 tbsp vegan mayonnaise
1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil

Steps

Boil the udon in water for 3 minutes, then drain.
Slice the green onion and combine it with the mayonnaise, soy sauce, sesame oil, and kimchi.
Toss the hot noodles with the carrot, cabbage, edamame, and dressing.
Pack the noodles while warm or chill them before eating.