Viral Taco Hack | Vietnamese-Inspired Tacos You Can’t Stop Eating!

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Chicken breast is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

sriracha

🥗Healthier: hot sauce

💰Cheaper: chili paste

Hot sauce can provide similar heat at a lower cost.

taco shells

🥗Healthier: lettuce wraps

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Lettuce wraps are lower in carbs, while corn tortillas are often cheaper.

Slice 2 medium-sized carrots using a julienne cutter.

In a bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1/2 cup of hot water, and 1/2 cup of vinegar; stir until dissolved.

Stuff a jar with about 1 cup of julienned carrots and let sit for at least 20 minutes.

In a bowl, combine 500 g (1 pound) of lean pork with minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of ginger powder, and the white parts of chopped green onions; mix well and set aside.

Slice cucumber lengthwise into eighths and chop some red chili if desired.

Divide the pork mixture into eight equal portions and roll them into balls.

Place mini tortillas on a clean surface and press each meatball onto a tortilla, spreading it into a thin layer with a fork.

Heat about 1/2 tablespoon of oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.

Place a tortilla in the pan, meat side down, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the meat changes color and becomes golden.

Flip the tortilla and cook for about one more minute until the tortilla is beautifully toasted; transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining tacos.

Spread chicken pâté over the cooked meat (optional).

Pile on a handful of mixed salad, cucumber, pickled carrot (after removing excess brine), mint, coriander leaves, and chopped green onion; add chili if desired.

Drizzle with Sriracha and add a generous squeeze of mayonnaise.

Finish with a squeeze of lime juice to bring all the flavors together.

Cooking Techniques

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