A classic Thai dish that uses quinoa instead of rice. This dish is gluten-free and low cal coming in at 387 calories per serve.
- Heat 1 tsp oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the quinoa. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute or until golden brown and aromatic. Transfer to a mortar. Cool for 2 minutes. Pound with a pestle until coarsely crushed.
- Heat the remaining oil in pan over high heat. Add pork mince. Cook, breaking up lumps with a spoon, for 7 minutes or until cooked through and starting to brown. Add the lemongrass, chilli, ginger and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes or until aromatic. Add the combined lime juice, fish sauce and sugar. Stir to combine. Remove from heat. Cool for 5 minutes.
- Add the shallot, quinoa and three-quarters of the coriander and mint to the pork mixture. Stir. Divide among plates. Sprinkle with peanut, lime zest and the remaining herbs. Serve with cucumber and lettuce.
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