Quick & Cozy: 5 One-Pot Winter Dinners to Beat the Cold! | saira's curious kitchen

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories, while chicken is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt is a basic seasoning.

galangal

🥗Healthier: ginger

💰Cheaper: dried ginger

Ginger offers a similar flavor profile and is more widely available.

Thai bird's eye chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity, while red pepper flakes are cost-effective.

Prepare shrimp by cleaning and deveining them.

Boil water in a pot over high heat.

Add lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves to the boiling water.

Simmer for 5-7 minutes to infuse flavors.

Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in mushrooms, tomato, and onion; cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Season with fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar; adjust to taste.

Add Thai bird's eye chili for desired heat level.

Remove from heat and stir in fresh coriander and green onions.

Serve hot, garnished with extra coriander if desired.

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