Post by @brokemeal

In 3 days my Vietnam visa expires and I will complete my 180 days of eating cheap. My best friend said “bro at least your life is happening” 💅 which basically means I’m cooked 🤣 I’m at the crossroads again but honestly? I can’t be bothered this time. Korean food has a way of making every problem feel smaller and today was no exception. 💃 Mandu Jjigae with Egg Tofu 🤍✨ Ingredients 1. Pork and chicken mandu 35,000 VND ($1.35) - UK: £3.00 - USA: $4.50 2. Minced shallots, garlic, lemongrass, spring onion whites 2,000 VND ($0.08) - UK: £0.20 - USA: $0.20 3. Egg tofu half 6,000 VND ($0.23) - UK: £0.90 - USA: $1.11 4. Gochugaru and gochujang 5,000 VND ($0.19) - UK: £0.50 - USA: $0.70 5. Hot water 6. Soy milk 4,000 VND ($0.15) - UK: £0.30 - USA: $0.50 7. Soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce 4,000 VND ($0.15) - UK: £0.30 - USA: $0.40 8. Scallions 800 VND ($0.03) - UK: £0.20 - USA: $0.15 My total: approx $2.18 Estimated UK total: approx £5.40 Estimated USA total: approx $7.56 Directions 1. Pan fry the egg tofu cut into rounds until golden. Set aside. 2. In the same pan sauté the minced shallots, garlic, lemongrass and spring onion whites until fragrant. 3. Add gochugaru and gochujang and cook for 1-2 minutes. 4. Pour in hot water and bring to a boil. 5. Add the mandu, cover and cook for 6-7 minutes. 6. Add soy sauce, brown sugar and oyster sauce and cook for another 2 minutes. 7. Pour in the soy milk and stir gently. 8. Finish with scallions. Enjoy with rice. 🤍 Always remember, having a student loan is ok, not having your life together is ok, problems are ok they all come and go just keep going bro. Rooting for y’all 😎 With love, Noona 🤍💅