Budget-Friendly /2 teaspoons sugar Recipes – Save Money, Eat Well

Cooking with /2 teaspoons sugar doesn’t have to be expensive. Try these cheap, tasty, and filling recipes.

Recipes with /2 teaspoons sugar

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Fried chicken thighs with minced seasoned flour

This minced fried chicken with seasoned flour features tender and juicy chicken thighs coated in crispy tapioca flour and a warming touch of turmeric and pepper. After being fried until golden, the chicken pieces are tossed with a spicy minced spice mix—a mixture of red chilies, green chilies, garlic, and onions—which is sautéed with oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and spring onions until fragrant and thickened. The result is a combination of a savory-sweet crispy exterior and tender chicken meat with a delicious aroma of spices and a mild spicy flavor.

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steamed squid with rice noodles

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Fried quail eggs and green beans with chili sauce

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steamed hairy squash with minced shrimp

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Chicken with Korean spices

This Korean-style chicken features chicken pieces that are deep-fried until golden brown, then coated in a signature Korean sauce—a combination of soy sauce, mirin, garlic, sesame oil, corn syrup, sugar, and dried chili flakes—that imparts a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavor. The texture is tantalizing: the chicken is crispy on the outside, but the sauce layer remains slippery and rich. The aromas of garlic and sesame oil blend together beautifully, while a sprinkling of fresh scallions adds freshness and a pop of color. This dish is the perfect blend of bold Korean flavors and the familiarity of fried chicken—perfect as a special snack or a fun main course.

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steamed fish head with garlic and black soybeans

Steamed fish head with garlic and black soybeans displays a savory-sweet balance thanks to the combination of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar, plus the sharp aroma of garlic wafting. The soft texture of the fish meat combines with the slightly chewy pieces of chopped black soybeans, adding an interesting dimension to each bite. The steamed presentation makes this dish light and healthy, but requires about 15 minutes of marinating and exactly 10 minutes of steaming to ensure optimal absorption of the spices and prevent overcooking the fish.

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Chicken Spring Rolls

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Wrapped rice filled with potatoes, tempeh and ebi (can be filled with meat)

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Egg Peanuts

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