Category: Dinner

Crispy Pork Belly

Crispy: Pork Belly

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS

  • 500g Pork Belly, skin on
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 C Chicken Stock

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat an oven to 130°C fan-forced.
  2. Score the skin of the pork with a sharp knife at 1cm intervals.
  3. Rub the skin with oil and sprinkle with salt. Rub the salt over the skin.
  4. Place the pork into an overproof baking dish and pour the chicken stock around it (don’t wash the salt off the skin when you do this).
  5. Cover with tinfoil and place into the oven for 2 hours.
  6. Remove the tinfoil and increase the oven temperature to 180°C. Cook for 40 minutes.
  7. Turn the setting to grill to create a crispy crackle – about 4 minutes. Watch closely so it doesn’t burn and remove from oven if this starts happening.
  8. Remove from oven and rest for 10 minutes.
  9. Chop in half and serve while hot.

SERVE WITH

Mashed potatoes and gravy (I used the KFC potato and gravy and it was great!), and some steamed or sauteed vegetables such as peas, carrots, beans, or broccoli.

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Basic Macaroni and Cheese

Basic Macaroni and Cheese

Serve as a main or as a side.

INGREDIENTS

  • 160 g Cheddar Cheese, grated
  • 3 1/2 C Milk
  • 2 Tbsp Cornflour
  • 1 tsp Chicken Stock
  • Pinch of Salt, ground
  • Pepper, ground, to taste
  • 3 C gluten free Pasta (I used macaroni, however penne or spirals are also great options)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cook pasta according to packet instructions, then drain.
  2. Meanwhile, add 1/4 C of milk to a ramekin and add the cornflour. Mix well.
  3. Heat 3 1/4 C of milk in a pot over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the milk & cornflour mixture, and stir constantly, ensuring you scrape the bottom so that the mixture doesn’t stick.
  5. Keep stirring until the mixture has thickened, about 5 or 10 minutes, then remove from heat.
  6. Add the chicken stock, salt, pepper, and cheese, and mix through so that the cheese melts through.
  7. Add the cheese sauce to your drained pasta and mix through.
  8. Serve while hot.

SERVE

Garnish with chopped parsley.

ALTERNATIVES

Add some cooked, diced bacon or chicken, or some cooked, cubed mixed vegetables through (i.e. carots, beans, peas, corn (following FODMAP serving size limits).

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Masala Dosa

Crisp and Savory: Masala Dosa

Start this one the day before and you’ll have a quick and easy meal the next day.

INGREDIENTS

  • Dosa Batter: 2 C Short-Grain Rice
  • 4 C Water + some extra
  • 1/2 C Urad Dal (split Husked Black Lentils)
  • 1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
  • 2 C Water
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • Vegetable Oil, for frying
  • Vegetable Filling: 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 tsp Chilli Flakes (quite mild, add more if you like it spicy)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger, minced
  • 8 Curry Leaves
  • 4 Tbsp Garlic Infused Oil
  • 700g Potatoes (I used Agria), peeled, boiled, and cubed
  • 1/2 C Water
  • 1/2 C Coriander, roughly chopped, leaves and stems

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Stage 1: Put the rice in a bowl, rinse well, and cover with the water.
  2. Put the fenugreek seeds and urad dal in a separate bowl, rinse well, and add water until it is covered. Leave both bowls to soak for 4-6 hours.
  3. Stage 2: Drain both bowls, keeping them separate.
  4. Put the rice into a food processor or blender, and add 1C of water.
  5. Grind to a smooth paste – this may take about 10 minutes.
  6. Remove from the blender and set aside.
  7. Add the fenugreek and urad dal mixture to a cleaned blender, and add 1C of water.
  8. Grind to a smooth paste – this may take about 10 minutes.
  9. Combine the two pastes in a mixing bowl. Whisk together to create a medium-thick batter. If it is too thick, add water.
  10. Cover the bowl with a tea towel and set it in a warm place. Let it ferment until the surface is bubbly – this will take about 8 hours.
  11. Stir in the salt. Use the batter straight away or refrigerate for later use (will keep up to a week).
  12. Stage 3 (Potato Filling): Add the garlic infused oil to a pan and heat to medium-high.
  13. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Wait for the seeds to pop, about 1 minute.
  14. Add turmeric, ginger, and the curry leaves, along with a pinch of salt. Stir to coat and cook for 1 minute.
  15. Add the potatoes and 1/2 C of water. Stir well to combine until the water has evaporated – about 5 minutes.
  16. Gently mash the potatoes a bit with the back of your spatula or wooden spoon.
  17. Season well with salt, add the coriander, and set aside at room temperature.
  18. (Dosa): Brush 1 tsp of vegetable oil over a pan over a medium heat.
  19. Ladle about a 1/4 C of batter in the center, and using the bottom of the ladle, quickly spread the batter outward in a circular motion to create what looks like a thin crepe.
  20. Leave it to brown gradually for about 2 minutes, cooking it on one side only.
  21. Carefully remove from the pan with a spatula and plate, ensuring the bottom has browned.
  22. Add 1/2 C of potato filling into the center of the dosa, and flatten the potato mixture slightly.
  23. Fold the sides of the dosa around the filling to make a cylindical shape.
  24. Serve immediately while warm.

ALTERNATIVES

Add some vegetables into the potato filling to make this meal a bit healthier – capsicum, peas, and spinach would all be great additions.

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Battered Fish

Takeaways at Home: Battered Fish

INGREDIENTS

  • 800g Fish Fillets, firm, white, boneless
  • 1 1/2 C gluten free Flour
  • 3/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper, ground
  • 1 1/2 – 2 C Soda Water
  • Canola Oil, for frying

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Pat the fish dry with paper towels and cut into eight even portions.
  2. Place the flour, salt, and pepper into a bowl.
  3. Slowly add the soda water, continuously whisking the mixture until smooth. Add additional soda water if the mixture is too thick.
  4. Coat each fish portion in the batter mixture.
  5. Heat oil in a pan over a medium-high heat, enough to reach about half the height of the fish (make sure you don’t overheat the oil or holes will form in the batter).
  6. Cook the fish in the oil for a few minutes each side, until cooked through and slightly browning. You may need to batch cook to ensure you don’t overcrowd the pan.
  7. Place the cooked fish on a wire rack to drain any excess oil.
  8. Serve while hot.

SERVE WITH

Oven baked or fried chips and/or a green salad.

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Slow Cooked Honey Lime Chicken

Vibrant: Slow Cooked Honey Lime Chicken

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 Chicken Breasts, large
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Infused Oil
  • 1/2 C Honey
  • 1/2 C Lime Juice
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder (mildly spiced, adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1 C Tomatillos, blitzed (you could substitute tomatoes)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add garlic infused oil, chicken breasts, and the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker.
  2. Turn onto high and cook for 2-4 hours.
  3. Shred chicken and serve.

SERVE

In a salad, in tacos, in taquitos, in a salad wrap, or with cooked brown rice and veggies.

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Creamy Chicken Pasta

INGREDIENTS

  • 1-2 Chicken Breasts, large, diced
  • 2 Tbsp Garlic Infused Oil
  • 300ml Cream
  • 1 Tbsp Mixed Herbs
  • 1 tsp Chicken Stock Powder
  • 150g Baby Spinach
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper, ground
  • 1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 40g Parmesan Cheese, grated, plus extra to serve
  • 250g gluten free Pasta (I used penne)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cook pasta according to packet instructions and drain once it is cooked to al dente.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the garlic infused oil in a pan over a medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken and cook through, until lightly browned.
  4. Add the cream and mixed herbs, along with the chicken stock powder, and mix through.
  5. Simmer until the cream has thickened slightly.
  6. Add the baby spinach, salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar, and parmesan cheese, and mix through.
  7. Cook until the baby spinach has wilted.
  8. Add the pasta to the pan and stir through the creamy chicken mixture.
  9. Serve immediately.
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Thai Green Curry

INGREDIENTS

  • Curry Paste: 1 tsp Coriander Roots, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Tumeric Powder
  • 2 tsp Ginger, grated
  • 3 Kaffir Lime Leaves, finely sliced
  • 1 Tbsp Lemongrass, minced
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Shrimp Paste
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder (mild, add more to taste)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Canola Oil
  • Curry: 5 Kaffir Lime Leaves, finely sliced
  • 2 C Coconut Milk
  • 1 Tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 1 tsp Brown Sugar
  • 190g Carrot, thinly sliced (4 small carrots)
  • 140g Capsicum, thinly sliced
  • 100g Broccoli
  • 220g tin of Bamboo, drained

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Roughly chop all of the curry paste ingredients (excluding the canola oil) and blend in a food processor.
  2. Add in the canola oil and blend together to finish the curry paste.
  3. Heat a wok over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the spice paste and cook for a minute, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the curry ingredients into the wok with the spice paste and bring to a boil.
  6. Once boiled, reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  7. Serve with steamed rice.
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Red Cabbage, Carrot, and Mint Salad

Crunchy: Red Cabbage, Carrot, and Mint Salad

INGREDIENTS

  • 4C Red Cabbage, thick grate
  • 2 Carrots, medium grate
  • Mint Leaves, large handful, roughly chopped
  • Dressing: 2 Tbsp Lemon/Lime Juice
  • 3 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper, ground

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Combine everything in a bowl to mix thoroughly.
  2. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready.
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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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