CHINESE BREAKFAST SANDWICH - VEGGIE "CAI JIA MO" (菜夹馍)

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey offers lower fat content while ground beef is often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides heart-healthy fats, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: lettuce

Kale is nutrient-dense, while lettuce can be a cost-effective substitute.

Mix flour, baking powder, yeast, and water to a rough stage and let it rest.

Blanch potatoes, carrots, zucchini, and red onion in boiling water for about a minute.

Blanch bean sprouts in boiling water to preserve color.

Chop dried beancurd skins into strips after boiling them.

Mix fresh garlic, chili peppers, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and salt for seasoning.

Form the dough into balls and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes.

Roll each ball into a six-inch diameter circle and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook each flatbread for about three minutes on each side until cooked through.

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