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fermented soybeans

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: fermented chickpeas

Tempeh offers a similar texture and flavor profile.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats while sunflower oil is more budget-friendly.

Soak soybeans in water overnight to soften.

Drain and rinse the soybeans thoroughly.

Blend the soybeans into a paste.

Transfer the paste to a container and cover it with a cloth.

Allow the soybeans to ferment at room temperature for 2-3 days until sour.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

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

Stir in minced ginger and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add the fermented soybean paste to the pan and mix well.

Incorporate chopped green chilies and salt; cook for 5-7 minutes.

Add water to achieve desired consistency; simmer for another 5 minutes.

Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

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