Pork grilled on lemongrass sticks (FODMAP friendly)

Ingredients – kebab

(Serves 4 as a FODMAP recipe)

• 250g pork mince (with a little fat to keep the kebab moist)
• 1.5 tsp fish sauce
• 1.5 tsp oyster sauce  (skip for a gluten free option)
• 1.5 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp corn flour
• 6 lemongrass sticks (approx 6-7 inch long)

Ingredients – pickle carrot

• 1/2 carrot, julienne
• 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp of fine sugar
• 10 tbsp of warm water

Ingredients – green salad

• A few lettuce leafs, break up roughly
• a few fresh mint leafs, sliced
• 3g coriander, chopped

Method – kebab

Mix well all ingredients (except for the sticks); divided into 6 parts; roll one part of meat mixture into a sausage around a lemongrass stick; repeat with the remaining 5 portions.

Grill the kebabs on medium-high for 5 minutes, turn over frequently; turn the heat to low-medium, grill the kebabs for further 5 minutes or until cooked.

Serve on a bed of green salad, picket carrot and chopped mint.

Method – pickle carrot

Mix vinegar, sugar and warm water until the sugar is dissolved; add carrot and marinate for 15 minutes or overnight.