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coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based protein alternative.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Canned mushrooms are a budget-friendly alternative.

Start by heating water in a pot until it simmers.

Add sliced galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves to the pot.

Simmer for about 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.

Add chicken pieces and cook until they are no longer pink, which takes about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.

Add mushrooms and cook until they are tender, around 3-4 minutes.

Season the soup with fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar to taste.

Add sliced chili peppers for heat.

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

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