Red Dzao Salmon Steam Boat: Lao Ca Hoi Dzao Do - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Red Dzao Salmon Steam Boat: Lao Ca Hoi Dzao Do
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Red Dzao Salmon Steam Boat: Lao Ca Hoi Dzao Do is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 salmon filleted and slice into 1-inch by 2-inch/3 cm by 5 cm pieces (bones and head reserved for stock)
  • 15 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked in water for 30 minutes
  • 4 lemongrass stems, bruised
  • 1 1/2-inch/4 cm knob fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
  • 2 black cardamom
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 coriander roots
  • 3 quarts/3 litres water
  • 1/2 pineapple, sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 2 long red chiles, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sate sauce*
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 6 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 4 tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 17 1/2 ounces/500 g silken tofu, sliced into cubes
  • 2 pounds, 4 ounces/1 kg soft rice noodles
  • 1 Chinese white cabbage, sliced
  • 1 bunch watercress
  • 1 bunch water spinach
  • 1 bunch mustard greens
  • *Can be found at specialty Asian markets

Instructions

  1. In a stock pot, add reserved salmon bones and head, mushrooms, lemongrass, ginger, black cardamom, star anise, and coriander roots. Cover with 3 litres water and bring to the boil.
  2. Skim all impurities until clear. Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook for 1 hour.
  3. Now add pineapple, diced tomatoes, chile, sate sauce, lime juice, and season with fish sauce and 1 tablespoon salt and cook for a further 5 minutes on low.
  4. Distribute all raw ingredients on separate platters and place it around the portable gas cooker in the middle of the dining table. Place the stock pot on top of the cooker and turn to medium heat.
  5. Now everyone at the table chooses their own ingredients and cooks it to their liking.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for reducing inflammation and promoting cardiovascular health. It is also rich in vitamin D, which helps regulate insulin levels and improve mood, both of which are important for managing PCOS symptoms. Additionally, salmon provides a good amount of B vitamins, particularly B12, which supports energy production and helps maintain healthy nerve function. Including salmon in your diet can help balance hormones, reduce inflamma...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Red Dzao Salmon Steam Boat: Lao Ca Hoi Dzao Do recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

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

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