Lunch: Pork Spare Ribs Slow Braised In Medicinal Broth: Suong Non Tiem Thuoc Bac

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Barley

Health benefits of Pork Spare Ribs Slow Braised In Medicinal Broth: Suong Non Tiem Thuoc Bac

Barley is about the best grain a woman with PCOS can eat. It is low in calories and has the lowest GI of all grains. Low-GI grains such as barley take much longer to digest and create a slow, steady rise in blood glucose and insulin levels. As mentioned before on Fertility Chef, low-GI foods reduce cravings. If possible, try and find hulled barley as it is the most nutrient dense of all types of barley.

Ingredients

11 ounces short spare ribs, chopped into bite-size pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried ginseng*
1 teaspoon dried lotus seeds*
1 teaspoon dried goji berries*
1 teaspoon dried black prune*
1 teaspoon dried lilly petals*
1 teaspoon dried longon*
1 teaspoon dried white vegetable root*
1 teaspoon pearl barley
1 teaspoon dried raisins
Steamed jasmine rice, for serving
*Can be found at specialty Asian and Indian markets and online.

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, rub the pork ribs with salt.
In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water to the boil.
In a medium-size clay pot, add the ginseng, lotus seeds, goji berries, black prune, lilly petals, longon, white vegetable root, pearl barley, and raisins, followed by the pork ribs.
Pour water in the clay pot until it reaches 2-inches above the level of the pork, about 1 1/2 to 2 cups water.
With the lid on, carefully place the enclosed clay pot into the simmering water making sure the hot water is level with the top of the clay pot. Put the lid on and simmer for 3 hours.
Carefully remove the clay pot from the simmering water and serve with steamed jasmine rice.
NotesCook's Note: You can purchase the herbs from your local Chinese herbalist.