Galangal-Braised Pork Belly With Trout Roe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Galangal-Braised Pork Belly With Trout Roe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by AL's Place, San Francisco, CA You might think the braised pork belly is too sweet on its own. But paired with the sour kimchi and salty roe, it comes into eye-opening balance.

Ingredients

1/2 cup white miso
3 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons mild honey (such as clover or alfalfa)
1 1/2 pound skinless pork belly
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 2" piece galangal or ginger, peeled, chopped
1 cup coarsely chopped kimchi
1 cup nasturtium leaves or trimmed watercress
1 ounce trout roe (optional)
Flaky sea salt

Instructions

Whisk miso, kosher salt, honey, and 1/2 cup water in a medium bowl until smooth. Gradually whisk in another 1/2 cup water; add pork belly. Cover and chill 3 days.
Preheat oven to 325 °F. Blend sugar, lime juice, galangal, and 1 1/2 cups water in a blender until smooth. Remove pork from brine and rinse off; discard brine. Place pork and galangal syrup in a large heavy pot. Cover pot, transfer to oven, and braise pork until tender and nearly falling apart, 3 –3 1/2 hours.
Remove pork from braising liquid and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet or large baking dish; chill until firm, at least 3 hours. Cover braising liquid and let sit at room temperature.
Reheat oven to 325 °F. Skim fat from braising liquid. Thinly slice pork belly lengthwise 1/4 –1/8" thick to make baconlike strips. Place pork slices on a clean rimmed baking sheet and spoon some braising liquid over. Roast until pork is warmed through, 8 –10 minutes.
Divide kimchi among plates. Top with pork. Scatter nasturtium leaves and roe, if using, over top. Sprinkle with sea salt.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Miso, Kimchi.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Galangal-Braised Pork Belly With Trout Roe good for PCOS?

Yes, this Galangal-Braised Pork Belly With Trout Roe 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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