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fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce + Worcestershire

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Soy sauce is easier to find and can mimic the umami flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats while canola oil is budget-friendly.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and lower in cost.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Soak rice noodles in warm water until softened, about 30 minutes.

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

Add minced garlic and chopped onion; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in sliced carrots and bell peppers; cook until slightly tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Add shredded cabbage and continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.

Drain the noodles and add to the skillet; toss to combine with vegetables.

Pour in soy sauce and fish sauce; stir well to coat noodles evenly.

Sprinkle sugar over the mixture and toss again until combined.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing noodles to absorb flavors.

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.

Serve with lime wedges and chili flakes on the side.

Top with crushed peanuts before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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