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shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while chicken is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt is a basic seasoning.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk offers creaminess.

Thai bird chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Jalapeños provide a milder heat, while red pepper flakes are more accessible.

Prepare shrimp by peeling and removing the back line; cut the head off or leave it on for stock.

Make shrimp stock by adding 400 ml water, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and shrimp heads into a stock pot and simmer for 15 minutes.

Strain the stock to remove shrimp heads and herbs.

Add mushrooms to the stock and cook for about 1 minute.

Add shrimp to the pot and cook for 1 minute until they turn pink.

Season the soup with 3 tbsp of fish sauce and stir to dissolve.

Add 3.5 tbsp of lime juice to the soup just before serving.

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