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pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs provide a leaner option while pork loin is often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free, while evaporated milk is a budget-friendly alternative.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor, while salt is a basic alternative.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are lower in cost and have a longer shelf life.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and chopped lemongrass; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add pork shoulder pieces and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in fish sauce and soy sauce, stirring to coat the meat evenly.

Add coconut milk, lime juice, and enough water to cover the meat.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 1.5-2 hours until pork is tender.

In the last 30 minutes, add chopped carrots and potatoes to the pot.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.

Garnish with fresh herbs and sliced green onions.

Cooking Techniques

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