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pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based alternative that is more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: salt

Coconut aminos offer a soy-free seasoning option.

noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles lower carbs while maintaining texture.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a common substitute for fish sauce.

Start with the traditional way of cooking adobo.

Use mostly Filipino ingredients but apply Italian techniques.

Create a dish called adobo dessert, which is a fusion of savory and sweet.

At 4:00 a.m., brainstorm ideas for the dessert menu for their supper club.

Decide against traditional desserts like leche flan and ube, opting for something creative.

Reduce the adobo sauce to create a balsamic glaze.

Prepare a soy sponge cake as the base for the dessert.

Make a chicken and turmeric crumble to add texture.

Create a banana and miso gelato to complement the flavors.

Prepare a spicy chocolate ganache to enhance the dessert.

Incorporate coconut and rum with lacan for additional flavor.

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