3 Summer Inspired Recipes you'll LOVE!

cooked shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option.

grilled pork

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground pork is often more affordable than cuts of pork.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a common substitute for those avoiding fish.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: almonds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and provide a similar crunch.

Bring a pot of water to boil for the noodles.

Slice the carrot into matchsticks, about a third cup of carrots per portion.

Mix two tablespoons soy sauce, three tablespoons rice vinegar, a splash of toasted sesame oil, three tablespoons cane sugar, and a splash of lime juice to marinate the vegetables for about 10 minutes.

Soak the vermicelli noodles in boiling water for five to seven minutes, 130 grams is good for two portions or one very hungry person.

Slice 175 grams of tofu into strips and sear in a non-stick pan with a dash of olive oil for about 45 seconds to a minute on each side, seasoning with pepper and salt.

When the noodles are al dente, add some ice to stop them from cooking further.

Plate the vermicelli, carrot, cucumber, and about a quarter cup of chopped red leaf lettuce.

Combine fresh cilantro, mint, and chopped tofu, and optionally add freshly chopped chili peppers and bean sprouts.

Sprinkle a couple of tablespoons of crushed roasted peanuts on top and drizzle with the pickling juice.

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