Kohlrabi and Buffalo Salad: Trau Xao Xu Hao - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
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Protein
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Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- 1 pound, 2 ounces/ 500 g kohlrabi, peeled and julienned
- 1 carrot, peeled and julienned
- 3 1/2 ounces/ 100 g sugar
- 3 1/2 fluid ounces/ 100 ml vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 1/2 ounces/ 300 g buffalo or lean beef eye fillets, sliced into strips
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 handful fresh Vietnamese mint leaves*
- 1 handful fresh Asian basil leaves*
- 1 handful perilla leaves*
- 1 tablespoon garlic chips
- 4 tablespoons nuoc cham
- 2 tablespoons crushed roasted peanuts, for serving
- 2 tablespoons fried red shallots, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the kohlrabi, carrot, sugar, and vinegar. Mix well, then cover and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 1 hour.
- Remove the kohlrabi mixture from the refrigerator and drain.
- Place a frying pan over high heat, add the oil and fry the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the beef, season with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and stir-fry the beef for no longer than 3 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In a serving bowl, combine the kohlrabi, carrot, Vietnamese mint, Asian basil, perilla, garlic chips and beef.
- Dress with nuoc cham and garnish with the peanuts and fried red shallots.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Basil.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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