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pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thigh

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thigh reduces fat content while still being tender.

doubanjiang

🥗Healthier: sambal oelek

💰Cheaper: red chili paste

Sambal oelek provides similar heat and flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium options reduce salt intake.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

Heat vegetable oil in a wok until shimmering.

Add pork belly to the wok and stir-fry until the fat renders and turns translucent.

Add green chili peppers to the wok and continue to stir-fry, allowing the pork fat to flavor the peppers.

Incorporate fermented soybeans and fermented black bean paste into the mixture, stirring to combine.

Finish with a sprinkle of scallions and ginger, ensuring everything is well mixed and heated through.

Plate the stir-fried mixture hot, ensuring the oil is present for flavor and temperature.

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