This Asian Grilled Keto Short Ribs is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 1667 calories, 118g protein, and 3.5g carbs per serving. Ready in 105 minutes.
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Fish is a good source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Ginger is has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Garlic is supports cardiovascular health and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Adequate protein intake is crucial for PCOS management as it helps stabilize blood sugar levels and reduces cravings. Anti-inflammatory foods are especially important for PCOS, as chronic low-grade inflammation is a key driver of symptoms.
Grilling allows excess fat to drip away while creating delicious charred flavors, making it an ideal cooking method for PCOS-friendly meals. This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your dinner.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and fish sauce. You can optionally add some olive oil and sesame oil to the marinade.
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Set short ribs in a casserole dish or container that has raised edges. Pour the marinade over the ribs and let sit for at 45-60 minutes.
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Mix together the spice rub.
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Empty marinade from the casserole dish, then pour the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs.
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Heat your grill and grill the ribs up! About 3-5 minutes per side depending on thickness.
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Serve up with your favorite vegetables or side dish.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Asian Grilled Keto Short Ribs contribute to your health goals:
- Fish: Supports anti-inflammatory pathways important for PCOS management
- Ginger: May help reduce menstrual pain and inflammation in PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
- Sesame: Provide calcium, iron, and zinc beneficial for PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Asian Grilled Keto Short Ribs can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
Why this Asian Grilled Keto Short Ribs works for PCOS
With 118g of protein per serving (about 28% of calories), this Asian Grilled Keto Short Ribs sits at the top end of the 25-35g per-meal range that the 2023 International PCOS Guideline recommends for managing insulin resistance and supporting lean mass. Higher-protein meals also blunt the glucose response when carbohydrates are included, which matters for women with PCOS because chronic insulin elevation drives androgen excess and irregular cycles.
At 3.5g of carbohydrates per serving, this Asian Grilled Keto Short Ribs is on the lower-carb end, which suits women with PCOS who have confirmed insulin resistance or who notice strong post-meal energy crashes. Pair lower-carb meals like this with a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables to keep fibre intake up.
Fat makes up about 69% of calories in this dish. Dietary fat plays a load-bearing role in PCOS because sex hormones are synthesised from cholesterol, and very-low-fat eating can suppress hormone production over time. The 2023 PCOS guideline does not specify a strict fat target, but most clinicians recommend at least 25-35% of calories from a mix of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated sources.
Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Asian Grilled Keto Short Ribs recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 1667 calories per serving with 118g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
This recipe takes about 105 minutes total. Prep time is 40 minutes and cook time is 65 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 1667 calories, 118g protein (28%), 3.5g carbs, 127g fat. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 1667 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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