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fish paste

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ground meat

Tofu provides a vegetarian option while ground meat is more affordable.

broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable stock is lighter and can be homemade.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: generic soy sauce

Tamari is gluten-free and can be used for those with dietary restrictions.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for cooking.

Prepare the tofu by cutting it into thick slices and hollowing out the center.

Mix fish paste with minced garlic and ginger until well combined.

Stuff the hollowed tofu with the fish paste mixture.

Prepare vegetables by cutting them into bite-sized pieces.

Blanch the vegetables in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until tender.

Boil the stuffed tofu in a pot of broth for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.

Fry the stuffed tofu until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.

Prepare rice noodles according to package instructions and drain.

Serve the stuffed tofu and vegetables over rice noodles.

Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil to taste.

Garnish with chopped spring onions and coriander.

Add lime wedges and crushed peanuts for extra flavor.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

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