Iu Mien Recipe Edition | How to make Kasoy Meat Sauce | Mien Food | Lao Food Oxtail Noodle Soup

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor, while salt is a basic alternative.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers a natural sweetness, while agave syrup can be less costly.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic, shallots, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped chili peppers and cook for another 2 minutes.

Pour in fish sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice; stir to combine.

Sprinkle in sugar, salt, and pepper; mix well and simmer for 5 minutes.

Add water to adjust consistency if needed; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped green onions and cilantro.

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