It can be difficult to cook for a big group as you need to know the amount of ingredients to use and the cooking time taken. That being said, do you know that cooking for one person can be just as challenging? You’d be surprised but sometimes cooking for one could take just as much preparation and time for someone living solo, depending on what you’re making. And you’re often saddled with leftovers that you don’t know what to do with, aside from passing them on to the neighbours! Here are a few practical pointers that can help you minimise work and wastage, and make eating alone more of a joy.
Some of these you probably already know, but just need a reminder to keep you on track. 1. Plan your grocery shopping When grocery shopping, bring a list and buy purposefully.
Be strict with yourself, buy only what you need and don’t get side-tracked by special promotions, or else you’ll end up with stuff you can’t finish and don’t know what to do with. Store food in single portion containers and freeze it. — Filepic 2.
Freeze food in single storage boxes When cooking your favourite black pepper beef dish or soy sauce chicken, store the food in containers in portions that are just enough for one, in the freezer. And then defrost only what you want to eat. Make pasta sauce and store in batches.
— Filepic 3. Store pasta sauce in portions Most people of all ages love pasta as the flavours are easy to accept. But pasta for one person can be a nightmare as it takes foreve.
