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pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs reduce fat while maintaining flavor.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

rice vermicelli noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs.

Marinate pork belly and shoulder in fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and shallots for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Grill marinated pork until cooked through and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes per side.

Cook rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.

Prepare pickled vegetables by mixing julienned carrots and daikon with vinegar and sugar; let sit for 15 minutes.

Assemble bowls with noodles, grilled pork, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs.

Serve with lime wedges and chopped peanuts on the side.

Garnish with sliced chili peppers for added heat.

Cooking Techniques

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