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rice flour

🥗Healthier: whole grain flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole grain flour adds fiber and nutrients.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

pork

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based protein option.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still flavorful.

Marinate pork shoulder with minced lemongrass, garlic, shallots, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper for at least 1 hour.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Grill marinated pork for 6-8 minutes per side, until fully cooked and slightly charred.

Remove pork from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Slice baguette lengthwise without cutting all the way through.

Spread mayonnaise on the inside of the baguette.

Layer sliced grilled pork inside the baguette.

Add cucumber slices, pickled carrots, and daikon radish on top of the pork.

Sprinkle fresh cilantro and sliced jalapeños over the vegetables.

Close the baguette gently and press down to compact the filling.

Slice the sandwich into manageable pieces and serve immediately.

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