Soy and Sesame Short Ribs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Soy and Sesame Short Ribs is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Chef Takashi Inoue Inoue loves to use this marinade on any cut of beef (hanger is another favorite), chicken wings, or pork ribs.

Ingredients

1/2 apple (skin on), cored, chopped
6 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed
1/2 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon dry sake or dry white wine
2 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean red pepper powder)
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 pounds 1/4"-thick cross-cut bone-in beef short ribs (flanken style)
Vegetable oil (for grilling)

Instructions

Pulse apple, garlic, marmalade, brown sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, sake, gochugaru, and pepper in a food processor or blender until garlic and apple are finely chopped.
Transfer to a large dish and mix in soy sauce. Add ribs and turn to coat. Let sit, massaging meat and turning occasionally, at least 10 minutes.
Prepare grill for medium-high heat; oil grate with vegetable oil. Remove ribs from marinade and grill, turning once, until lightly charred and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Soy and Sesame Short Ribs good for PCOS?

Yes, this Soy and Sesame Short Ribs 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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