PCOS Gut Flora: Mixed Vegetable Kimchi - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
35
Calories
2g
Protein
7g
Carbs
0.5g
Fat
Grocery list: Napa cabbage, daikon radish, green onions, Korean red pepper flakes, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, sugar, sea salt. The GI of cabbage is very low, making it a great choice for PCOS.
Ingredients
- 1 Napa cabbage (2 lbs or 0.9 kg)
- 1 daikon radish (1 lb or 0.45 kg)
- 1 bunch of green onions
- 1 cup of Korean red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup of fish sauce
- 1/4 cup of minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons of minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 8 cups of water
- 1/2 cup of sea salt
Instructions
- Cut the cabbage into quarters and remove the cores. Cut each quarter into 2-inch wide strips.
- Dissolve the sea salt in the water. Soak the cabbage in the salt water for 2 hours.
- While the cabbage is soaking, prepare the other vegetables. Peel and cut the daikon radish into matchsticks. Chop the green onions into 1-inch pieces.
- Prepare the kimchi paste by mixing the fish sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, sugar, and Korean red pepper flakes.
- After 2 hours, rinse the cabbage under cold water 3 times.
- Mix all the ingredients with the kimchi paste.
- Pack the kimchi into a clean jar, pressing down on it until the brine rises to cover the vegetables. Leave at least 1 inch of headspace.
- Seal the jar. Let it sit at room temperature for 1 to 5 days.
- Store in the fridge before serving.
This Mixed Vegetable Kimchi is a gut-healthy, PCOS-friendly snack that's packed with probiotics. It's low in calories and carbs, making it a great choice for weight management. The cabbage and radish are high in fiber, which can help regulate blood sugar levels. The fermented nature of kimchi also provides a boost to gut health, which is crucial for managing PCOS symptoms. The Korean red pepper flakes provide a dose of capsaicin, which can help boost metabolism and aid in weight loss.
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