Expand your culinary palate with these healthy dishes

Healthy eating doesn’t mean we need to limit the types of food we eat or the ingredients we use. We can eat healthy while exploring new foods that will elevate our palate and introduce us to different cultures. Throughout 2023, we will be sharing monthly healthy recipes featuring dishes from cultures throughout the world.

Recognized by many cultures in January, the Lunar New Year is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. A dish traditionally prepared in Vietnam as part of the Lunar New Year that symbolizes family affection is the Thit Kho Trung, or braised meat with eggs.

Explore an authentic recipe below, plus three alternatives you can try based on different dietary needs.

• Traditional: Vietnamese Braised Pork with Eggs by Hungry Guy
• Chicken alternative: Vietnamese Coconut Caramel Chicken by RecipeTin Eats
• Vegan: Vietnamese Braised Pork Belly by Veggie Anh