Green Papaya Salad with Prawn and Pork: Goi Du Du Tom Thit - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Green Papaya Salad with Prawn and Pork: Goi Du Du Tom Thit is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

Dipping fish sauce
3 tablespoons fish sauce
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
4 ounces or 1/2 cup water
2 cloves garlic
1 chile, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salad
1 green papaya, peeled and finely julienned, (about 6 ounces)*
7 ounces cooked pork belly, thinly sliced
5 fresh green mint leaves, finely sliced
5 fresh Asian basil leaves, finely sliced*
5 fresh perilla leaves, finely sliced*
5 fresh coriander ( cilantro) leaves, finely sliced
7 ounces cooked medium-size tiger prawns ( shrimp), peeled, deveined and halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon fried red Asian shallots*
1 tablespoon crushed roasted peanuts
1/2 teaspoon fried garlic chips
1 chile, sliced
*Can be found at specialty Asian markets.
Cook's Note: Submerge the julienne green papaya in cold water for 4 minutes, then
drain. This keeps the crisp texture of the green papaya.

Instructions

To make the dipping fish sauce: Combine the fish sauce, vinegar, sugar, and water in a saucepan and place on medium heat. Stir well and cook until just before boiling point is reached, then allow to cool. To serve, finely chop the garlic and chile and stir through with the lime juice.
For the salad: In a large bowl combine the green papaya, pork belly, sliced mint, sliced basil, sliced perilla leaves, sliced cilantro, and dipping fish sauce and mix well.
Turn the salad out onto a serving platter and arrange the prawns on top of the green
papaya salad.
Garnish with fried Asian shallots, peanuts, garlic chips, and sliced chile.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Basil.

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Green Papaya Salad with Prawn and Pork: Goi Du Du Tom Thit good for PCOS?

Yes, this Green Papaya Salad with Prawn and Pork: Goi Du Du Tom Thit 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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