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ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

doubanjiang

🥗Healthier: chili paste

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Chili paste can replicate the heat with less complexity.

Sichuan peppercorns

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Black pepper provides spice but lacks the unique numbing effect.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water is a budget-friendly option.

Add vegetable oil to the pan.

Add minced garlic and doubanjiang; sauté on medium-high heat until aromatic.

Add one cup of water and bring to a boil.

Add chicken bouillon instead of meat.

Add cubed soft tofu gently into the boiling mixture.

Let it cook for about five minutes.

Prepare a slurry with cornstarch and water, adding it in three increments to thicken the sauce.

Add chopped green onions and Sichuan pepper powder before serving.

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