Ask HN: Hack a healthy, yet not expensive, meal.

Post by sage_joch » Tue, Sep 23, 2008, 3:45 AM UTC

sidsavara wrote: post #13

I recommend finding someone on craig's list to cook for you, so you don't have to worry about it. Time is at such a premium when you are trying to launch your own business, and if they're shopping for a family, they are probably better at bargain hunting and coupon clipping than you are. I did just that, and I discuss it in this post. Wasn't sure if HN would appreciate it, so I haven't submitted it here: http://sidsa…

Post by jonknee » Tue, Sep 23, 2008, 4:11 AM UTC

alaskamiller wrote: post #2

I bought a cast iron skillet for 10 bucks ( http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Logic-4-Inch-Pre-Seasoned-Skille... ) and it's the best thing ever. Fast to heat up and start cooking and easy clean up. Best thing to make for me is pan-seared yellowfin tuna steaks over veggies like asparagus or broccoli. Get a 5oz tuna steak of sushi-quality, marinade it with some soy sauce and sesame oil, sprinkle on some seasoning and sesame…

Post by alaskamiller » Tue, Sep 23, 2008, 6:29 AM UTC

jonknee wrote: post #73

alaskamiller wrote: post #2

I bought a cast iron skillet for 10 bucks ( http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Logic-4-Inch-Pre-Seasoned-Skille... ) and it's the best thing ever. Fast to heat up and start cooking and easy clean up. Best thing to make for me is pan-seared yellowfin tuna steaks over veggies like asparagus or broccoli. Get a 5oz tuna steak of sushi-quality, marinade it with some soy sauce and sesame oil, sprinkle on some seasoning and sesame…

Ever try making pizza on it? Flip it over, stick it in the oven as high as it will go and then after it gets NASA hot (this is a good time to have your dough warm up from a nice slow rise in the fridge) just slide your pie on. It will cook up in 3-5 minutes and come out tasting surprisingly legit. Cast iron is the deal.

Post by dcurtis » Tue, Sep 23, 2008, 7:01 AM UTC

alaskamiller wrote: post #42

dcurtis wrote: post #40

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I love seared tuna. It's pretty easy to make, but it's definitely not cheap.

In Silicon Valley, here's my shopping experience: 12oz yellowfin tuna fillet Whole Foods: $14 Safeway: $9 Lucky's: $8 Costco: $6 12oz is good for 2-3 servings. Plus the $3 for a bundle of asparagus or $2 for a bag of broccoli. I've gotten the meal down to $5 per plate, which is what I usually shoot for in terms of cooking. For me, I think this is a good trade off between tasty, healthy, fast, and cheap.

Post by maxklein » Tue, Sep 23, 2008, 7:26 AM UTC