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curry paste

🥗Healthier: homemade curry powder

💰Cheaper: generic curry powder

Homemade curry powder can reduce additives and costs.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk lowers calories while maintaining creaminess.

fish balls

🥗Healthier: tofu balls

💰Cheaper: potato balls

Tofu balls offer a healthier, plant-based option.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in curry paste and cook for another 2 minutes.

Pour in coconut milk and water; bring to a simmer.

Add fish balls to the pot; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Season with soy sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper; stir well.

Add lime juice and chili flakes to taste; mix thoroughly.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Cooking Techniques

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