Posted by
Donnialda
20 yrs ago
HOW do I find affordable food here that isn't full of oil and pasta? I'm on a teacher budget, but prioritized a gym membership. But my goodness, it is an absolute STRUGGLE to order a meal that includes a true serving of vergetables! Am I using the wrong words? Please share ideas. And please, I don't have a fridge in my flat yet, so please don't share the 'eat at home' tip. I know it, but it's not an option. Thanks.
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Cara, I'm not sure why you felt the need to be such a smartass in reply to my request for ideas. I asked where I could get more vegetables, said nothing about less rice. In fact, I didn't mention rice, I mentioned pasta. This site is supposed to be 'helpful'... let's not chastise each other, eh?
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Most Chinese restaurants (not the fast food ones) will be able to serve up at plate of steamed vegetables. Ask for LOK CHOI which means 'water vegetables'.
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Thanks girls for the great responses! (Cara, apology accepted, thanks. I understand.) Pumpkin, those were great ideas, but again as I mentioned, I don't have a fridge, so the cook at home route isn't feasible for me presently. Thanks though!
Lok Choi, got it.
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If yon have a hotplate at home, here's a recipe for vegetables which doesn't need a fridge (well except for the ginger but perhaps there is a small fridge at your office). Serves one.
Ingredients
. 1-2 tbsp olive oil
. 6 slices of aubergine (cut widthways)
. 2 slices of butternut squash (cut widthways)
. A few slices of red pepper (capsicum), sliced
. Salt and freshly ground black pepper
. 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
. 1 tbsp soy sauce
. 1 tbsp olive oil
Method
. Heat the oil in a non-stick griddle or frying pan.
. Griddle the aubergine, butternut squash and pepper slices for a few minutes on each side, to soften.
. Alternate the griddled aubergine, squash and pepper on a serving plate so you make a stack and season.
. Mix the ginger, soy sauce and olive oil together in a bowl.
. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetable stack and serve.
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oh claire, this sounds yummy! I'll try it out. just one thing... what is aubergine?
pumpkin, thanks! I never knew eggs didn't need to be refrigerated! good to know... but yeah, even a mini-fridge accomplishes things "no-fridge-at-all" does. but thanks for the encouragement and ideas.
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