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ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides a similar umami flavor, while salt is a basic alternative.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado spread

💰Cheaper: yogurt

Avocado spread offers creaminess with healthy fats, while yogurt is a lighter option.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper provides a different flavor profile, while paprika adds color and mild spice.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Mix ground meat with minced garlic, chopped onion, grated ginger, and chopped cilantro in a bowl.

Add fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper to the meat mixture; combine well.

Form the meat mixture into small meatballs.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook meatballs until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Place browned meatballs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.

Slice bread rolls open without cutting all the way through.

Spread mayonnaise or avocado spread on the inside of the bread rolls.

Layer lettuce, cucumber slices, and shredded carrots inside the rolls.

Add cooked meatballs to the rolls and drizzle with chili sauce.

Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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