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ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey offers a leaner option while ground pork is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a lower-sodium alternative, while salt is a more accessible flavor enhancer.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity, while vinegar is a cost-effective substitute.

herbs

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Spinach maintains freshness and nutrition, while cabbage is often more affordable.

Prepare the ground meat by cooking it in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the meat from heat and let it cool slightly.

In a bowl, combine the cooked meat with lime juice, fish sauce, and chili flakes.

Add rice powder, mixing well to incorporate all ingredients.

Stir in chopped herbs, shallots, and green onions until evenly distributed.

Taste and adjust seasoning with more fish sauce or lime juice if needed.

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