The Food of Vietnam with Sasha Martin

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories, while chicken is often less expensive.

rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while spaghetti is a more accessible substitute.

peanut sauce

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and creamy, while soy sauce adds umami.

pork

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey is leaner and healthier, while ground beef can be more affordable.

Soak rice paper in warm water until pliable, about 10-15 seconds.

Lay the soaked rice paper flat on a clean surface.

Place a lettuce leaf in the center of the rice paper.

Add a small amount of rice noodles on top of the lettuce.

Layer shrimp, pork, cucumber, carrots, mint, and basil on the noodles.

Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling.

Roll tightly from the bottom to enclose the filling.

Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Serve with peanut sauce and hoisin sauce for dipping.

Cooking Techniques

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