Category: Autumn

Prawn Tom Yum

Hot and Sour: Thai Prawn Tom Yum

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 5C Chicken Stock (gluten free, low FODMAP) (5 tsp chicken stock powder with 5C water)
  • 4 stalks of lemongrass (small, cut into large pieces)
  • 20c Galangal, thinly sliced (can replace with ginger but this will make it a less authentic taste)
  • 8 Kiffir Lime Leaves
  • 2 Bird’s Eye Chillies, sliced lengthways
  • 3 Tbsp Tomato Paste (or low FODMAP Tomato Sauce)
  • 1 bunch Coriander (stems and leaves), washed and roughly chopped) plus extra to serve
  • 300g Prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 80g Carrot, thin strips
  • 200g Tomato, diced into 1x1cm cubes, approximately
  • 2 small bunches Bok Choy, roughly chopped
  • 3 tsp Sugar
  • 4 Tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 3 Tbsp Lime Juice
  • 125g Rice Noodles
  • 1 Spring Onion stem, green tops only, finely diced
  • Chilli Flakes, pinch

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place galangal, lemongrass, bird’s eye chilli, tomato paste/sauce, coriander (leaves, stalks, and roots) and the kaffir lime leaves in a pot. Add the stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
  2. Strain the soup through a fine sieve, discard the solids and return liquid to the pot.
  3. Add the prawns and carrot and bring to the boil again before reducing to a simmer.
  4. While simmering, add the sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, tomato and bok choy.
  5. Meanwhile, fill a separate pot with water and bring to the boil. Add the rice noodles and cook according to packet instructions.
  6. Drain the noodles once cooked and portion into the serving bowls.
  7. Once the vegetables and prawns have fully cooked in the soup (this should only take 5 minutes maximum), serve immediately by ladling onto the noodles in each serving bowl.
  8. Top with spring onion, coriander leaves, and chilli flakes to taste.

ALTERNATIVES

Leave out the prawns and change the chicken stock to vegetable stock for a vegetarian option.

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Curried Sausages

Spicy: Curried Sausages

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 Tbsp Garlic Infused Oil
  • 8 Beef Sausages, sliced into thin rounds
  • 2 Tbsp Curry Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Chilli Powder (to taste)
  • 1 tsp Tumeric
  • 2C Water
  • 2 Tbsp Cornflour
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 2 tsp Beef Stock
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Heat the oil in a pan over a medium high heat.
  2. Add the sausages, face down and cook for a few minutes until browned. Flip over and cook the other side until browned.
  3. Add the curry powder, chilli powder, and tumeric and fry until fragrant.
  4. In a separate bowl, add the cornflour and approximately 1/3C of the water. Stir until combined and there are no lumps.
  5. Add the 1 & 2/3C water into the pan, followed by the cornflour and water mixture. Stir to mix.
  6. Add the bay leaves and beef stock, along with the salt and pepper.
  7. Simmer the curry until thickened to your desired consistency.

SERVE WITH

Mashed potato and beans, peas, or carrots.

ALTERNATIVES

Add 2C of mixed vegetables (corn, peas, beans, carrots in 1x1cm pieces) into the curry while it simmers for some vegetable goodness.

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Crispy Pork and Prawn Rice Paper Rolls

Tasty: Crispy Pork and Prawn Rice Paper Rolls

Makes 18

INGREDIENTS

  • 250g Pork Mince
  • 200g Prawns, raw, peeled and deveined, finely chopped
  • 2 Spring Onion stalks, green tops only, finely chopped
  • 1C Red Cabbage, grated
  • Coriander, half a bunch, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce (gluten free)
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper, ground
  • 36 x 12cm Rice Paper Wrappers, dried
  • Oil, for frying (flavourless such as rice bran)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add the pork mince, prawns, spring onion, red cabbage, coriander, fish sauce, soy sauce, egg, salt, and pepper to a bowl.
  2. Mix to combine then set aside.
  3. Fill a separate bowl with warm water.
  4. Add two rice paper wrappers into the water and submerge for about 10 seconds.
  5. Place them onto a damp surface, one slightly overlapping the top of the other. Add about two tablespoons of the mixture in a cylinder shape into the middle of the bottom one.
  6. Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, fold the sides over the top of this, and roll up, continuing to roll the second wrapper as well (tucking in the sides of the second wrapper when you get to them).
  7. Place to the side, on a damp but not wet, surface.
  8. Repeat with the remaining wrappers. Note: If you brush both sides with some extra soy sauce it will give the rolls a golden finish.
  9. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat (with sufficient oil to reach halfway up the height of your rolled rice paper rolls).
  10. Add the rolls in batches to the pan so you don’t overcrowd it. Fry each side until golden, cooked through and crispy.
  11. Place on a baking tray once cooked, then serve together.

ALTERNATIVE

Add 1C grated carrot as an addition for a higher vegetable ratio.

SERVE WITH

Soy and Vinegar Dipping Sauce and mint and coriander leaves.

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Soy and Vinegar Dipping Sauce (Gyoza Sauce)

Quick: Soy and Vinegar Dipping Sauce (Gyoza Sauce)

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4C Soy Sauce (gluten free)
  • 2 Tbsp White Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Infused Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar (white or caster)
  • 1/2 tsp Chilli Flakes

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and serve.

SERVE WITH

Crispy pork and prawn rice paper rolls or gluten free dumplings.

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Pesto Potato Pasta

Warming: Pesto Potato Pasta

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 C Basil Pesto (made using garlic infused oil)
  • 425g gluten free Spaghetti Pasta
  • 400g Potato, peeled and cubed into 2x2cm pieces approximately
  • 1 C Green Beans, cut into 2cm pieces approximately
  • 1 Lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/2 tsp Chilli Flakes
  • 1/2 tsp Salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper, ground (to taste)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add the pasta and potatoes to the boiling water and cook until the pasta is al dente and the potatoes have cooked through.
  2. Add the green beans to the pot to blanche a few minutes before the pasta and potatoes are ready.
  3. Drain the pot, reserving about 1/4 C of the pasta water.
  4. Add the pesto to the pot, along with the lemon zest and juice, chilli flakes, salt and pepper.
  5. Add some of the reserved pasta water, and mix to combine, adding additional water as required, until the required consistency has been reached and the pasta is well coated in the sauce.
  6. Serve while warm.
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Caponata

Veggie Goodness: Caponata

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 Tbsp Garlic Infused Oil
  • 260g Zucchini, chopped into half moons
  • 300g Eggplant, chopped into chunks
  • 4 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 1/2 tsp Chilli flakes (to taste)
  • 400g diced Tomatoes, tinned
  • 1/2 C Water
  • 60g Olives, halved (green or black)
  • 1/4 tsp Salt (to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper (to taste)
  • Fresh Basil leaves, half bunch, finely chopped plus extra to serve

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Heat the garlic infused oil in a frying pan over a medium high heat.
  2. Add the zucchini and eggplant and cook for 5-10 minutes, until beginning to soften.
  3. Add the oregano, chilli flakes, diced tomatoes, water, and olives, along with the salt and pepper.
  4. Turn the heat down, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes until cooked through, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the chopped basil and stir through.
  6. Serve topped with extra basil.

SERVE WITH

Cheesy polenta

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Cheesy Polenta

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 C Polenta
  • 2 C Water
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Butter
  • 1/4 C Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • Milk, as required, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add the water and the salt to a large pot and bring to the boil over a high heat.
  2. Reduce the heat to low, and slowly pour in the polenta and whisk constantly. Ensure there are no lumps.
  3. Cover the pot and simmer for 30 minutes, whisking every 5 minutes.
  4. Once it has reached a creamy consistency, add the butter and parmesan and stir through to combine.
  5. If the polenta is too thick, add a little milk and stir through to combine, continuing until you reach your desired consistency.

SERVE WITH

Caponata.

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Leek Risotto

Creamy: Leek Risotto

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 Tbsp Butter
  • 2 Tbsp Garlic Infused Oil
  • 1 Leek, large, green tops only, thinly sliced
  • 4 tsp Thyme, dried or fresh
  • 2 Tbsp Sage, dried or fresh
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/2 C Arborio Rice
  • 1 C White Wine
  • 5 C Chicken or Vegetable Stock (5 tsp Chicken/Vegetable Stock Powder mixed into 5 C Water)
  • 4 Tbsp Cream, fresh
  • 1 C Parmesan, grated + extra to serve
  • 1 tsp Pepper, ground
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon juice
  • 70g Walnuts, chopped, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Melt the butter in a large pan over a medium heat along with the garlic infused oil.
  2. Add the leek, thyme, sage, and bay leaves, along with the salt. Stir occasionally until the leek is soft (don’t allow it to brown), this will take about 5 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add the walnuts and toast, stirring occasionally so they don’t burn.
  4. Once the walnuts have toasted, remove from heat and set aside.
  5. Add the rice to the leeks and stir through for a few minutes allowing the rice to gently toast.
  6. Add the wine, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the wine has been absorbed.
  7. Add the stock, one cup at a time. Continue stirring occasionally throughout, and wait for the liquid to be absorbed before adding the next cup.
  8. Once the stock has all been absorbed, stir through the cream, pepper, lemon juice, and the parmesan until combined.
  9. Serve topped with toasted walnuts and some grated parmesan.
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Sopes

Mexican: Sopes

Makes 6 sopes approximately 10cm in diameter, can decrease size for more of a snack bite as desired. Increase recipe size as required.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2C Masa Harina
  • 1C Warm Water, more as required
  • Oil, for shallow frying
  • Toppings!

Toppings: Any combination of the following (in FODMAP friendly quantities):

  • Shredded or minced chicken/beef/pork, cooked
  • Fresh or breaded fish pieces/bites, cooked
  • Lettuce, thinly sliced
  • Red or Green Cabbage, thinly sliced or grated
  • Feta, crumbled
  • Cheddar Cheese, grated
  • Tomatoes, diced
  • Avocado, diced or sliced
  • Carrot, grated
  • Corn Kernels, charred
  • Roasted Tomato Salsa
  • Guacamole
  • Sour Cream
  • Coriander
  • Hot sauce (FODMAP friendly)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Mix the masa harina and the water together in a bowl. Knead until it forms a smooth ball (you may need additional water, adding small amounts only at a time).
  2. Separate the dough into portions and roll into balls.
  3. Place a separated plastic bag onto a tortilla press, covering both sides. Add a portion of dough into the press as squash to form a pancake shape (you may need to flip the dough around to squish the other side also to make it an even thickness). If you don’t have a tortilla press, you can use an alternative heavy flat object and press down to flatten.
  4. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  5. Fry both sides of the dough until light brown. This will take a couple of minutes each side.
  6. Once cooked and browned, remove from pan and place on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
  7. Wait for the sopes to cool slightly, then pinch the sides up to form a small wall around the edge.
  8. Serve with toppings.
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Beef Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

Fresh: Beef Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

Serves 2 as a main, or serve as a side without the steak.

INGREDIENTS

  • 400G Potato, chopped into 2cm cubes approximately
  • 250g Steak (2) (I used Porterhouse)
  • 150g Green Beans
  • 100g Tomatoes, diced into 2x1cm cubes approximately
  • 50g Rocket Leaves
  • 1 Tbsp Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Butter
  • 30g Blue Cheese, crumbled
  • Dressing: 1/8 C Garlic Infused Oil
  • 1/8 C Orange Juice

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Pre-heat oven to 200°C.
  2. Place the potato, in a single layer, in a large shallow baking dish; drizzle with oil. Roast about 20 minutes until cooked.
  3. Make the dressing and set aside.
  4. Heat oil and butter in a pan over a high heat.
  5. Cook steak until browned both sides. Cook to desired doneness, then remove from heat.
  6. Cover steak, and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Steam/boil beans until cooked – about 5 minutes, then drain.
  8. Slice steak in thin strips.
  9. Combine steak, beans, and potato with tomato and rocket, drizzle with dressing and crumble over blue cheese.
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