In this 30-minute riff on TV’s MasterChef, college student Elina Vakunova and her friend, Lam Ngo, race to create a beautiful and delicious budget meal at under $8 per serving in 20 minutes. Co-host Elvanice Previlma will rate their efforts. Cook along, if you dare! This week: Vietnamese spring rolls and Thai milk tea. Ingredients: Spring Rolls: 12 large rice paper wrappers 18 medium-sized, pre-cooked shrimp 3 ounces thin rice vermicelli 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks 1 Persian cucumber, cut into matchsticks 1 large red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks 1/2 cup mint leaves 12 pieces of butter lettuce Peanut Sauce: 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup warm water 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons maple syrup Tea: Thai iced tea bags (any brand) 1 can sweetened condensed milk (or milk and sugar) Ice cubes Click the link in bio to download the Alphy app and read the instructions! #hotmess #alphy #alpahgirls #cookingshow #budgetmealidea #budgetmealideas #springrollrecipe #collegecookingchannel #masterchefofalphy #masterchef #vietnamesefood