Spicy Noodle Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Breakfast

This Spicy Noodle Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

(Tony Tan's Laksa Lemak)

Ingredients

11/2 teaspoons blacan (shrimp paste)
2 thick or 3 thin stalks fresh lemongrass
11/2 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh or frozen galangal
1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh or frozen turmeric or 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 medium onion, chopped
6 fresh hot red chiles (such as Thai or serrano), seeded if desired and chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
5 candlenuts (do not eat raw) or macadamia nuts, chopped
2 tablespoons water
6 fried bean-curd puffs
2 chicken breast halves with skin and bones
31/2 cups chicken stock (preferably homemade)
6 oz fresh bean sprouts (21/2 cups), threadlike tails discarded
1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
14-oz can well-shaken unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 lb fresh round (not flat) rice noodles or wheat noodles or 1/2 lb dried egg noodles
Garnish: fresh cilantro sprigs

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300 °F.
Wrap blacan tightly in a piece of foil and roast in middle of oven 10 minutes. Unwrap and cool. Discard tough outer leaves of lemongrass and trim root ends. Thinly slice lower 6 inches of stalks. Fold upper stalks into thirds and tie into a bundle with kitchen string. In 2 batches, purée blacan, sliced lemongrass, and remaining spice paste ingredients in a mini food processor until almost smooth.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Lemon, Nuts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spicy Noodle Soup good for PCOS?

Yes, this Spicy Noodle Soup recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Breakfast with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Breakfast. 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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