Love Thai fish cakes? Well, you’ll adore this one. It’s essentially a streamlined version made using minced pork, reminiscent of the smoky char-grilled skewers you see on the streets of Thailand. Unlike Thai fish cakes, you don’t need to pull out the food processor, and pork mince is much easier to handle than pureed fish. I’ve cooked the skewers in a pan but they’re delicious grilled on the barbecue, too.

• Fewer than 12 ingredients (excluding oil, salt, pepper, water and sides) ✔
• Less than $20 for 4 servings ✔
• Less than 30 minutes (not including marinating time) ✔