Meal #5: Sticky Sweet Chilli Tofu & Peanutty Smashed Cucumber
- Amy Eley
- Jan 22
- 2 min read
The Verdict: 7.5/10 – A Strong Finish (Against the Odds!)
We made it to the end of the Gousto box! This final meal was a bit of a comedy of errors, but somehow it ended up being the second-best dish of the week—partly because I had to get creative.
The "Gousto Gaps" & Rotting Veg
The Missing: The "Umami Seasoning" for the tofu was missing.
The Mess: The coleslaw mix was already starting to rot in the bag. I reported it and got some money off my next box—but that means I have to "invest" in another week to use it!
The Save: I don’t actually care much for coleslaw, so I raided the fridge and found the leftover broccoli from the "Air Fryer Massacre" night. I threw that in with some carrots, peas, and sweetcorn, and it was a total winner.
The Smashed Cucumber Win
The highlight was definitely the peanut butter smashed cucumber. It sounds weird, but it was so refreshing against the sticky tofu. It’s a 7.5/10 for me—enough for a solid dinner and great leftovers for tomorrow. Best of all? It was easy to do and didn't burn my pans!
The Big Box-Off: HelloFresh vs. Gousto
Feature | HelloFresh | Gousto |
Best Meal | Mushroom Bourguignon | Miso Mushroom Bucatini |
The "Doh!" | Accidentally ordered honey! | Rotting veg & missing spices |
Value | Approx £2.50/serving | Approx £1.46/serving |
Verdict | Winner on Quality | Winner on Price |
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