wǎn​shí​dàng​ròu

eating late is like eating meat

Senses

晚食当肉/ 晚食當肉 wǎn​shí​dàng​ròu (also wǎn​shí​dāng​ròu) eating late is like eating meat

Waiting until one is hungry before eating makes even plain food taste like meat; often used to describe living a simple or frugal life.

References

see 晚食当肉/晚食當肉 安步当车/安步當車