Fried Snake Gourd With Minced Pork

minced pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: minced chicken

Ground turkey offers a leaner option, while minced chicken is often more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

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

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is usually cheaper.

snake gourd

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Zucchini provides a similar texture, while cucumber is often less expensive.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced pork and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped shallots and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add sliced snake gourd and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Season with fish sauce, chili powder, and sugar; mix well.

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