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coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

shrimp paste

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: fish sauce

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor without seafood.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken provides leaner protein, while tofu is a vegetarian option.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper adds sweetness without heat, while jalapeño is more affordable.

Prepare the taro leaves and stems by washing them thoroughly.

In a pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat.

Sauté the red onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.

Add the dried anchovies and cook until they are slightly crispy.

Pour in the first cup of coconut milk and bring to a simmer.

Add the taro leaves and stems, mixing well to combine.

Season with salt, pepper, fish sauce, Thai chilli, and chilli flakes.

Add the second cup of coconut milk and the white vinegar, stirring to combine.

Simmer until the taro leaves are tender and the flavors meld together.

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