Wiggly Meaty Octo Awesome - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Wiggly Meaty Octo Awesome is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds cleaned octopus tentacles
1 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup chicken stock
1 large yellow onion, quartered
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 one-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
1 lemon, halved
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sambal chile paste
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Special equipment: a stand mixer with a paddle attachment and a pressure cooker
For the octopus: Combine the octopus and 1 cup salt in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Turn the mixer to high and tenderize the octopus for 5 minutes.
Combine the chicken stock, onion, garlic, ginger, lemon, soy sauce, olive oil, sambal chile paste, crushed red pepper flakes, 1 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper in a pressure cooker. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Remove the octopus from the stand mixer and rinse it well to remove the salt. Add the octopus to the pressure cooker, seal the lid and cook the octopus over medium heat until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
For the sauce: Combine the oyster sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and sambal chili paste in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat.
Remove the octopus from the pressure cooker and discard the cooking liquid.
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and oil the grates. Grill the octopus, brushing with the sauce and turning once, until charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
For the salad: Combine the vegetable oil, vinegar and sesame oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add the watercress, cabbage, pepper, cucumber, onion and lemon zest and toss to coat with the dressing. Divide the salad among 4 plates. Top each salad with a few pieces of the octopus.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wiggly Meaty Octo Awesome good for PCOS?

Yes, this Wiggly Meaty Octo Awesome recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 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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