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curry paste

🥗Healthier: homemade curry paste

💰Cheaper: store-bought curry powder

Homemade paste can be fresher and healthier.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based protein and often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is easier to find and lower in sodium.

Start by making the curry paste using a food processor.

Add Thai bird chili, shallot, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, and lime leaf to the food processor.

Pulse until chunky, adding liquid from dried chilies as needed to help blend.

In a wok, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.

Add 1/2 cup of ground pork to the wok and render the fat.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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