Put the internet challenge down for a minute. You do not have to film yourself, finish a whole pack or make a convincing happy face. This is lunch.
Build a very small first plate
Choose a commercially prepared ready-to-eat product. Read the label, keep it as directed and start with less than you think you need. Put rice, toast or cucumber next to it so that you can change the balance between bites.
Change one thing, not everything
Try a little plain before adding your chosen seasoning. Then adjust the amount, crunch or accompaniment. Changing everything at once makes it hard to know which part you actually enjoyed.
Keep the door open
A second try can be a different preparation on a different day. It can also be no second try at all. Our recipe labels describe an approach, not a guarantee about flavor or a ranking of people’s taste.