Fish Stock - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Fish Stock
Servings: 1
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by /contributors/david-kamen This recipe is part of the Epicurious Online Cooking School, in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America. To watch it being made, and to learn how to make other Mediterranean classics, check out the video cla

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 large onion, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 8 to 10 parsley stems
  • 8 pounds white-fleshed-fish bones and trimmings, gills removed (see Cook's note)
  • 5 quarts cold water
  • 5 bay leaves
  • 10 peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

  1. In a large stockpot, combine the mushrooms, celery, onion, white wine, lemon juice, parsley stems, fish bones, and water. Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, without stirring, for 30 minutes.
  2. Add the bay leaves, peppercorns, and thyme to the pot and continue simmering for an additional 15 minutes.
  3. Gently skim off and discard any foam that may be on the surface. Gently strain the stock through a fine mesh sieve. Use immediately or chill in an ice bath and store in the refrigerator, covered, until ready to serve.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

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