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How to make budget gravy granules edible, and even tasty:

 

4tsp Somerfield Gravy Granules

½ pint (250ml) water

1 tbspn Oil (or tspn butter)

1 onion

Half a clove of garlic

Black pepper and salt

 

Finely chop the onion and garlic and brown in the oil.

Mix the granules with the water and pour slowly over onions.

Simmer for 10 mins, stirring occasionally to avoid a gloopy mess.

Season to taste.

 

Estimated cost: <£0.60

 

How to make cheap white rice more interesting (Paella style):

 

125g rice

1 tbspn oil

1 onion

3 Saffron Strand (or tspn of paprika)

Red pepper

100g peas

Half a tin of tomatoes

Glass of white wine (Any cheap wine is acceptable, consume the rest, otherwise this is definitely a culinary waste)

Black pepper and salt

 

Pour the rice into a large frying pan (or paella pan if you have one) with enough water to just cover. Leave this on a medium heat, without stirring for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, lightly brown the onion, adding the red pepper at the last moment.

Slowly stir the white wine into the rice, adding the saffron.

Simmer for ten minutes.

Add the red pepper, onions, peas, and half a tin of tomatoes

Simmer for further ten minutes. (Only stirring occasionally, to stop the pan sticking)

Add salt and pepper to taste.

 

Estimated cost: <£1.50

YAZ STEVENSON
FOOD & DRINK EDITOR