# How to Cook on a Budget: Miguel Barclay's £1 Meal Secrets & The Katsu Curry That Started It All

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Published: 2026-01-16T11:45:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Theo is joined by the brilliant Miguel Barclay, the Instagram sensation and best-selling author who revolutionised budget cooking with his groundbreaking £1 meal recipes. From his viral debut on This Morning to publishing nine cookbooks, Miguel has built a devoted following by proving that delicious, healthy home cooking doesn't have to break the bank. With a background in biochemistry and e-commerce, Miguel's unconventional journey into the food world has made him one of the most relatable and inspiring voices in accessible cooking. Miguel prepares his beloved Cheat’s Katsu Curry, the dish that launched his career and broke him into the cooking industry. Using affordable chicken thighs, a simple panko breadcrumb coating, and his ingenious katsu sauce made from just plain flour, curry powder, soy sauce, and honey, Miguel demonstrates how this restaurant favourite can be recreated at home for a fraction of the cost. This is the recipe he famously posted on Instagram years ago - and it's the one that changed everything, leading to book deals, television appearances, and a whole new career path. You can find Miguel's full Cheats Katsu Curry recipe on the Filippo Berio website at www.filippoberio.co.uk/theo, and be sure to check out his collection of £1 meal cookbooks for more budget-friendly inspiration. The Recipe podcast is hosted by Theo Randall, Chef Patron at the Theo Randall Cucina Italiana. In each episode we meet a special guest who loves food, and they'll tell us all about their favourite recipe as we celebrate the stories behind the dishes that define us. Please do subscribe, follow, and share the podcast wherever you listen so you never miss an episode; and for more delicious stories and inspiring dishes. Follow The Recipe with Theo Randall: /t…

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