This Ginger Shrimp with Sweet-Spicy Thai Dipping Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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In a small saucepan, combine the ginger with the vinegar, sugar and chiles. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Transfer to a large bowl; let cool.
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In a large pot of boiling salted water, simmer the shrimp until pink and cooked through, about 2 minutes. Drain the shrimp and add them to the ginger mixture. Stir in the ice cubes and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain the shrimp and pat dry. Discard the ginger and chiles.
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In a small bowl, mix the Thai chili sauce with the lime juice, ketchup and fish sauce. Refrigerate until chilled. Arrange the shrimp on a platter with the celery sticks and cucumber spears and serve with the sauce.
Why this Ginger Shrimp with Sweet-Spicy Thai Dipping Sauce works for PCOS
A PCOS-friendly snack like this Ginger Shrimp with Sweet-Spicy Thai Dipping Sauce should include protein or fat, not carbohydrates alone. Carb-only snacks (fruit, crackers, granola bars) spike blood sugar then crash it within 60-90 minutes, leaving you hungrier and more reactive to whatever comes next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Ginger Shrimp with Sweet-Spicy Thai Dipping Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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