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tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Tempeh offers a firmer texture and higher protein content.

whole fish

🥗Healthier: fillets of fish

💰Cheaper: frozen fish

Frozen fish can be more affordable and still flavorful.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: generic soy sauce

Tamari is gluten-free while generic soy sauce is often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more neutral option and less expensive.

Prepare the fish by cleaning and gutting it, then pat it dry.

Slice the tofu into thick pieces and arrange them on a steaming plate.

Chop the ginger, garlic, and scallions finely.

Spread the minced chilies, ginger, and garlic over the fish.

Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the fish and tofu.

Sprinkle salt and black pepper on top of the fish.

Place the fish on the steaming rack above boiling water.

Cover and steam for 10-15 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.

In a small pan, heat vegetable oil until hot and add red chili flakes to infuse the oil.

Once the fish is done, remove it from the steamer and pour the infused oil over the fish.

Garnish with chopped scallions and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.

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