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Rice is a staple food in Japan, and in most cases it is often eaten with a combination of rice, side dishes and miso soup.

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With some thriftiness and a willingness to get creative in the kitchen, you could provide your own relief.

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Thats a win-win, even in a difficult global economy.

Chicken and rice soup.

Theres a lot you might make with a simple bag of rice.

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Heck, if you wanted to, you could plan meals from around the world for a solid week.

Chickpeas

Chickpeas are incredibly versatile legumes.

That swap alone can save upwards of $300 annually if hummus is a weekly purchase for you.

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My personal favorite is avocado oil, but vegetable oil works just as well, she said.

Imagine everything you no longer have to buy pre-packaged once you learn how to cook with lentils.

Theres a reason The Vegan 8 blog includes lentils among its top must-haves for building abudget-conscious pantry.

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