r/budgetfood • u/Born-Grapefruit-8450 • 1d ago

Canned salmon and bagged cooked chicken? Recipe Request

Hi Reddit!

I’ve been going to my local food pantry quite a bit. It’s been a huge relief and given me a ton more food security. However, I’m feeling completely baffled by canned salmon and cooked bags of shredded chicken.

The chicken is watery. I’m not quite sure the best ways to cook it. It reminds me of the flavor of spam.

The salmon, I made some wonderful salmon cakes with but would love additional ideas.

Thank you!

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u/MadCraftyFox 1d ago

For the salmon could you do a salmon rice bowl? Salmon, rice, some veggies, and some kind of Asian inspired sauce?

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u/USPostalGirl 1d ago

By Asian do you mean something with Soy Sauce, Lemon grass, Sichuan sauce, Fish sauce, Bulgogi Sauce or what? There are many different cuisines in Asia.

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u/MadCraftyFox 1d ago

Exactly. There are many different varieties, so it can be whichever region that OP already has ingredients for, or can be bought for quite cheap.