Sweet, Salty, and Sour Marinade - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Sweet, Salty, and Sour Marinade is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 ounces palm sugar, chopped, or 6 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 4 red Thai chiles or 6 Fresno chiles, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons minced lemongrass (from peeled bottom 4" of 2 large stalks)
- Ingredient info: Palm sugar is available at Indian and Asian markets. Fish sauce is sold at Asian markets and better supermarkets.
Instructions
- Stir palm sugar and 3 tablespoons water in a small saucepan over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.
- Combine lime juice, fish sauce, and 3 tablespoons water in a medium bowl. Whisk in 1/3 cup palm sugar syrup (reserve remaining syrup for glaze). Stir in cilantro, ginger, chiles, and lemongrass. Put pork or seafood in a glass, stainless-steel, or ceramic dish. Toss with marinade. Cover; chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Remove pork or seafood from marinade, pat dry, and grill.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Sweet, Salty, and Sour Marinade 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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