Boat Noodles

Boat Noodles is a traditional Thai dish that brings together rich flavors of aromatic spices, tender meat, and fresh herbs, all served in a savory broth. This Paleo version uses zucchini noodles instead of wheat pasta, making it a low-carb and healthy alternative without sacrificing taste.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium, spiralized
• Beef sirloin - 200 grams, thinly sliced
• Chicken broth - 500 ml, low-sodium
• Coconut aminos - 3 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Thai basil - 1/4 cup, fresh leaves
• Cilantro - 1/4 cup, fresh leaves
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Red chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Coconut oil - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the thinly sliced beef sirloin to the pot and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Pour in the chicken broth, coconut aminos, and fish sauce, stirring well.
5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it cook for 10 minutes.
6. In the final minutes of cooking, add the spiralized zucchini to the pot and stir gently.
7. Once the zucchini is slightly tender, remove the pot from heat and stir in lime juice, red chili flakes, and half of the Thai basil and cilantro.
8. Serve the boat noodles in bowls, garnished with the remaining herbs and chopped green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 85 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• Rich in protein, helping to build and repair tissues.

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