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coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while pork is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides umami flavor, while salt is a basic seasoning.

curry paste

🥗Healthier: homemade curry paste

💰Cheaper: generic curry powder

Homemade curry paste can be healthier with fresh ingredients.

Heat a large pot over medium heat.

Add curry paste and stir-fry until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.

Add chicken or tofu and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in vegetables and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

Add fish sauce, sugar, and lime leaves; mix well.

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to blend flavors.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil and chili.

Serve hot with steamed rice.

Cooking Techniques

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