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coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can mimic the creaminess.

prawns

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken is leaner and tuna is more affordable.

beef

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner while pork is often less expensive.

sambal

🥗Healthier: chili paste

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Chili paste can provide similar heat with less cost.

Prepare rice according to package instructions until fluffy.

Soak noodles in hot water until softened, about 5-10 minutes.

Marinate chicken in soy sauce and spices for at least 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering.

Stir-fry marinated chicken until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Add prawns to the wok and stir-fry until pink, about 3-4 minutes.

In a separate pan, fry tofu until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.

Add vegetables to the wok and stir-fry until tender, about 3 minutes.

Combine cooked rice and noodles in the wok with the stir-fried mixture.

Pour coconut milk over the mixture and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes.

Serve hot, garnished with herbs and lime wedges.

Wrap food in banana leaves for traditional presentation.

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