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spring roll wrappers

🥗Healthier: rice paper

💰Cheaper: wonton wrappers

Rice paper is lower in calories, while wonton wrappers are often more affordable.

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef can be less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, and tamari is often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a cost-effective alternative.

Start by discussing the intention of cooking with kids and the importance of fresh ingredients.

Show the ingredients picked from Whole Foods, including rainbow carrots, zucchini, ground pork, and various bell peppers.

Prep the garlic by slicing two cloves and discussing the preference for fresh garlic over pre-chopped.

Smash the garlic with salt to release the oils and chop it into smaller pieces.

Prep the ginger by peeling it with a spoon and chopping it into small pieces.

Add the smashed garlic to a bowl.

Estimate adding about 1/4 cup of toasted sesame oil to the bowl with garlic.

Mention that olive oil can be used instead of sesame oil if preferred.

Combine the garlic and ginger with the oil in the bowl to create a sauce.

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