Low FODMAP Lemongrass & Cilantro Pork Meatballs
Low FODMAP Lemongrass & Cilantro Pork Meatballs
These low FODMAP lemongrass and cilantro pork meatballs are an easy meal the whole family will love!
This low FODMAP recipe was one of the first recipes I created and was originally called spicy pork meatballs. I have updated this low FODMAP recipe to make sure it provides you with the best flavours possible.Ingredients
Make gluten freePork Meatballs
dried chilli flakes (optional)
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fresh lemongrass (peeled & chopped)
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gluten free breadcrumbs
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Choose gluten free burger buns, bread and wraps that do not contain high FODMAP ingredients such as inulin/chicory root fibre, apple or pear juice, apple fibre, concentrated fruit juices, honey or high fructose corn syrup.
Also check which gluten free flours have been used. Avoid products that contain amaranth flour, lupin flour, chickpea (besan/gram/garbanzo bean) flour, lentil flour or large amounts of soy flour or coconut flour.
Buy regular burger buns for family members who are not following the low FODMAP diet or who don't need to eat gluten free.
garlic infused oil
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Garlic infused oil is usually found in the cooking oil section of your local supermarket, or you can buy it online. Choose an oil that is clear and does not contain any pieces of garlic.
You can also make garlic infused oil at home by gently frying whole garlic cloves in cooking oil until they are golden and fragrant. Remove and discard the garlic before using the oil in your cooking. This is a low FODMAP way to capture garlic flavour because fructans do not dissolve into oil.
Stir-Fry Veggies
green onions/scallions (green leaves only, finely chopped)
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Rice
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- Finely chop the fresh cilantro and green onions/scallions (green tips only). Peel the coarse outer layers off the lemongrass stalks and then finely chop the soft inner core. Peel the ginger and slice into thin matchsticks. Peel and cut the carrot into thin matchsticks. Roughly slice the bok choy (both the green leaves and white stem). Place ingredients to one side until needed.
- In a small bowl beat the egg until well mixed. In a large bowl place the lean ground pork, fresh cilantro, lemongrass, chilli flakes, brown sugar, gluten free breadcrumbs, garlic infused oil, and egg. Season with salt and pepper. Then mix well using your hands. Roll into bite sized balls (should make about 6 per serve). Place on microwave proof plates.
- In large saucepan, cook the rice according to packet directions.
- Place the the meatballs into the microwave one plate at a time. Cook each plate on high for about 1 minute 30 seconds. This will cook the inside of the meatballs.
- Heat neutral oil in a large frypan or wok on medium heat. When hot fry the meatballs until they are golden brown on all sides and cooked through.
- Once the meatballs are cooked, you can stir-fry the veggies. Place the same frypan/wok over high heat. Add the sesame oil, ginger, carrot and green onions/scallions (green tips only), and cook until fragrant (1 to 2 minutes). Then add the bok choy (pak choi), soy sauce and water. Stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes and serve immediately with pork balls and rice.
Nutrition per serve
- Standard |
- Dairy Free |
- Gluten Free
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Alana Scott
In 2013, Alana was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. She also suffers from coeliac disease, is allergic to nuts and is intolerant to dairy products. This means she understands how difficult it can be to cook with multiple food intolerances. Her exp... Read more
Kate Watson (RD)
Kate Watson is a FODMAP trained registered dietitian in the USA. She is the former co-founder and president of Nicer Foods, the first company in the US dedicated to making pre-made FODMAP friendly foods. Kate struggled with IBS for two decades until she f... Read more
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