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Sichuan peppercorns

🥗Healthier: black pepper

💰Cheaper: white pepper

Black pepper provides heat without the numbing effect.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh is high in protein and can be more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt water

Tamari is gluten-free and can be a healthier alternative.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Chicken is leaner and ground turkey is often less expensive.

Heat oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering.

Add Sichuan peppercorns and dried red chilies, stir-fry until fragrant.

Add minced garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds.

Add meat of choice, stir-fry until browned.

Incorporate chopped vegetables, stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender.

Pour in soy sauce and vinegar, mix well to combine flavors.

Add tofu or protein alternative, gently mix to coat.

Sprinkle with cornstarch to thicken sauce, stir until combined.

Add broth to create a sauce, simmer for 5 minutes.

Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles, garnished with scallions and peanuts.

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