VIETNAMESE Vs. PERUVIAN Noodle Dishes 🍜 | Pan Pals 🍳

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + vinegar

Soy sauce is lower in calories and easier to find.

cooked protein (pork, chicken, or tofu)

🥗Healthier: grilled shrimp

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Shrimp adds a different flavor while being low-calorie.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds provide a similar crunch with fewer allergens.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon offers a similar acidity and brightness.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add sliced carrot, corn, bamboo shoots, and bell pepper to the skillet, sautéing until tender.

Stir in bok choy and fried tofu, cooking until bok choy is wilted.

Add banh pho noodles to the skillet, tossing to combine with vegetables and tofu.

Pour in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and black pepper, mixing thoroughly.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Serve hot, garnished with crushed peanuts and a drizzle of Sriracha if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens