"Love the Idea": Woman Makes 2-Course Meal for Just R30 Using Shoprite Ingredients, SA Impressed

• A lady stunned the online community after showcasing a two-course meal she prepared using ingredients that cost just R30
• She shared how she bought the items from Shoprite in a video that gained massive traction online
• South Africans reacted as they flocked to the comments section, expressing their thoughts

A local woman shocked the community after revealing how she managed to prepare a delicious two-course meal with just R30.

Woman makes a 2-course meal with only R30

In the video shared on social media by a Facebook user, Olivia Viglatzis where the woman takes viewers through her budget-friendly culinary journey.

She explained how she carefully selected affordable ingredients at a local store and used them to whip up a hearty main course. At Shoprite, Olivia Viglatzis bought instant noodles for R7.99, mixed vegetables for R9.99, and chicken fillet for R10.99, all within a tight R30 budget.

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The woman demonstrated her meal preparation, and the clip became a hit on social media.

The video, which has garnered thousands of views along with likes and comments, within a few hours of its publication.

South Africa flocked to the comments section to express their surprise and admiration. Many were impressed by her creativity and budgeting skills, especially during a time when food prices in Mzansi continue to rise.

Take a look at the video below:

SA reacts to woman’s budget meal

While some questioned the quality and portion sizes, others praised the meal’s presentation and affordability, with many saying they’d try it themselves. In a country where many families are constantly looking for ways to stretch their food budgets, this woman’s video has sparked a conversation around affordable cooking and financial awareness.

Corazanne Jordaan said:

"It's nice that we make it with beef stew meat, and then we put in the beef maggies two-minute noodles because they are nice and make it only with carrots and green beans, and it tastes so good."

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Marko Miladinović expressed:

"Cost of oil, seasoning, water and electricity pushes it up to R60."

Jacques De Ridder added:

"Brilliant! It is possible to have a R30 meal still by buying clever!"

Sonelle Buytendag wrote:

"Love the idea! Just shows how veggies can stretch a meal!"

Ashley Ronald Ziwenga commented:

"These videos will make Cupcake think we are leaving a good life, that's why VAT is up."

Margie H Scott simply said:

"I don't think your prices are realistic."

Marié Kruis replied:

"This is so cool, if you put your head to it you will and can survive with the minimum."

Other grocery hauls from Mzansi's youth

• A woman in Mzansi has taken to social media to showcase just how far R500 can go when it comes to grocery shopping in South Africa.
• Briefly News also reported that one young babe in Mzansi sparked widespread interest with her latest video, where she flaunted her back-to-res grocery haul.
• A young person showed others his groceries after shopping at Checkers. The student admitted that he did not have much money to work with.

Source: Briefly News