Jamaican Pepper Pot Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pig tails, scrubbed, rinsed in cold water, and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound salt beef, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 6 1/2 pints water
- 1 pound yams, peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes
- 1 pound coco, peeled and chopped
- 4 cups ice water
- 12 okra, rinsed
- 8 ounces Indian kale, trimmed of heavy stalks and finely sliced
- 1 teaspoon powdered thyme
- Freshly ground salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 6 ounces onion, thinly sliced
- 3 scallions, finely chopped
- 1 can callaloo* or 1 pound fresh spinach, shredded
- *a Jamaican green vegetable that tastes like a cross between broccoli and spinach
Instructions
- In a pot large enough to hold at least 20 cups of water, add pig tails. Cook on medium heat to render fat. Pat salt beef dry with a towel. When drippings have accumulated, add salt beef to pot and saute until brown.
- Once browned, add 6 1/2 pints of water and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 1 hour, occasionally skimming off the foam that rises to the surface and clings to the sides of the pot.
- After 1 hour, add the yams and coco. Add ice water to congeal fat and cause it to rise to the top. Skim off fat. Simmer for 1/2 hour more.
- Add okra and kale. Add thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Add chopped onion and scallion. Cook another 1/2 hour. Add callaloo or spinach and boil for 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Kale, Spinach.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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