Low FODMAP stir-fry choy sum with carrots and tofu [RECIPE]

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We love stir-fry veggies! Here’s a great all-in-one veggie dish that’s perfect for vegetarians, and those suffering from irritable bowl syndrome (IBS) as well.

We love the usual stir-fry with garlic – but it is high in fructan, which can lead to IBS symptoms. 

Hence, we’ve replaced garlic with ginger (yummy!) – which is a staple for some Chinese-style vegetarian restaurants which avoid garlic and onions entirely. 

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Carrots provide natural sweetness, nutrients and colour, while tofu is a perfect addition for protein and for a more fuller meal. This is a great all-in-one dish that you can have with white rice. 

For those wondering what FODMAP is all about, check out the monashfoodmap.com. It’s basically a diet developed by researcher at Monash University to help those suffering with IBS to avoid certain triggering food and ingredients.

TIPS: 
* For this recipe, we only use ginger and salt as the base seasoning. However, we occasionally add tamari (Japanese gluten-free alternative to soy sauce) as well.
* Apart from choy sum, we’ve also cooked this with bok choy and broccoli. 
* You can add babycorns (also low in FODMAP) to the dish, or any other veggies that you like (that meets your personal diet preference) if you are not on a low-fodmap diet.
* We sometimes also add garlic oil to our dish for a bit of the garlicky fragrance. 

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