Appetizer for 2
Gochujang Tuna Melts
Mix tuna with mayonnaise and gochujang, then toast it with cheddar between buttered sourdough slices.
$11.36for 4 servings
$2.84 per serving$11.36 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: bbcgoodfood.com
- 11 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Canned tuna$0.30/oz typical | 10 oz | $3.00Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | a little | $0.17Typical price |
| Bagels, English muffins, croissants$0.70 each typical | 2 | $1.40Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.63Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.68 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupAsian sauces and pastes
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 x 150g cans tuna drained
- 50 g mayonnaise
- 1 tsp gochujang
- 1 spring onion finely sliced
- 4 slices sourdough
- 60 g cheddar grated
- 1 tbsp butter
Steps
- Stir the tuna, mayonnaise, gochujang, and sliced spring onion in a bowl.
- Spread butter on one side of each sourdough slice.
- Top two bread slices with tuna mixture and grated cheddar, then cover with the remaining slices.
- Cook the sandwiches in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes per side, until golden and melted.
Swaps
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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