Chile Crab - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chile Crab is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Ginger 'Juice'
- 2 cups hot water
- 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 1 (1 1/2 by 1 1/2-inch) chunk Rock sugar or 2 to 3 tablespoons soft brown sugar
- Chile Sauce
- 9 ounces water
- 5 tablespoons tomato ketchup
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons groundnut oil
- 6 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
- 3 medium red chiles, seeded and finely sliced
- 1 pound freshly cooked crab, inedible parts discarded, claws removed and cracked, legs removed, remaining shell chopped into quarters
- 5 ounces water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Egg Noodles
- 11 ounces fine egg noodles or dried yellow Shi wheat flour noodles*, cooked, drained and drizzled with a little sesame oil to prevent sticking
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chile flakes
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 2 spring onions, sliced lengthwise, divided
- Handful fresh cilantro leaves and stalks, roughly chopped, divided
- *Can be found at specialty Asian markets.
Instructions
- Since I came back from Shanghai, I have had an obsession with crabs and, inspired by my trip, I invented this dish. It is not quite a traditional recipe and you may be surprised by the use of ketchup, but it provides a delicious sweetness, which complements the spicy kick. Enjoy!
- Tip: You can serve this recipe as a starter without the addition of the noodles and I like serving this dish washed down with some homemade ginger juice - which is a real balance of "Yin" and "Yang" as crabs are "Yin" and ginger is "Yang".
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chile Crab recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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