Dinner for 50 Cents: A Belarusian Woman's Budget-Friendly Meal

A Belarusian woman's budget-friendly dinner: Mashed potatoes, fried fish, and cilantro for only 1.36 BYN. Grodno, Belarus – Irina, a resident of Grodno, shared her simple yet affordable dinner recipe that costs only 1.36 Belarusian rubles. The meal consists of homemade mashed potatoes, fried fish, and fresh cilantro from her garden. "Due to my work schedule," Irina explains, "I only eat twice a day, and this is my second meal." The low cost and the use of homegrown ingredients highlight the resourcefulness of those living on a tight budget. Irina's video has sparked interest in simple and affordable cooking solutions in Belarus and beyond. The video demonstrates how a nutritious and satisfying meal can be prepared with minimal cost and effort, emphasizing the importance of homegrown produce in reducing expenses.