Be daring. Take a chance on rice.
Rice is very versatile and will work with many cuisines.
Preparing the foods that you really like from scratch can save you a lot of money but can be scary on your first attempt, especially if you are all thumbs in the kitchen. Don’t have a cookbook of your own that will give you directions? Look online until you find a recipe that you can make yourself.
Buying takeout may give you more sodium or fat than you want but by making your own favorite rice dishes at home you can control the amount of salt, make it healthier and as savory as you like it.
I made Mexican rice as a side dish for tacos last night. The greatest part about this is that now that I know how to make it I can make a smaller amount for a lot less than buying a prepacked mix with the seasonings and rice which will last for 4-5 servings. A three pound bag of rice cost less than one packaged of seasoned rice mix. Even if I experiment and make something that is a culinary dud have saved money by preparing one cup of rice. Another advantage is that I can make less than a cup of rice which is approximately the amount in a box of rice mix.
Experimenting with a cup of rice which costs less than a quarter with seasonings and spices you have at home is better than paying close to $2 for a boxed mix that you dislike.
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