Interstitial Cystitis Friendly Coconut & Ginger Beef Skewers
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4 servings
For the beef
- 1 Ā½ lb beef sirloin or flank steak, sliced Ā¼-inch thick against the grain
For the marinade
- Ā¼ cup coconut aminos
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk, divided
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
Ingredient notesFresh ginger is generally considered bladder-friendly, and the small amount in this recipe (~1/4 tsp per serving) is likely fine for many people with interstitial cystitis. If you prefer to always avoid fresh ginger, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
Interstitial cystitis treats warming spices like ginger as test-your-tolerance because they can irritate a sensitive bladder, but the small amount in this recipe (~3/4 tsp per serving) is likely tolerated by many. If you prefer to always avoid fresh ginger, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
Ingredient notesTurmeric can trigger interstitial cystitis symptoms in some people, but the small amount in this recipe (~1/4 tsp per serving) is likely tolerated by many. If you prefer to always avoid turmeric, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
Turmeric can trigger interstitial cystitis symptoms in some people, but the small amount in this recipe (~1/16 tsp per serving) is likely tolerated by many. If you prefer to always avoid turmeric, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Ā½ tsp fine sea salt
For the dipping sauce
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely gratedIngredient notes
Fresh ginger is generally considered bladder-friendly, and the small amount in this recipe (~1/4 tsp per serving) is likely fine for many people with interstitial cystitis. If you prefer to always avoid fresh ginger, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
Interstitial cystitis treats warming spices like ginger as test-your-tolerance because they can irritate a sensitive bladder, but the small amount in this recipe (~3/4 tsp per serving) is likely tolerated by many. If you prefer to always avoid fresh ginger, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Ā¼ tsp ground turmericIngredient notes
Turmeric can trigger interstitial cystitis symptoms in some people, but the small amount in this recipe (~1/4 tsp per serving) is likely tolerated by many. If you prefer to always avoid turmeric, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
Turmeric can trigger interstitial cystitis symptoms in some people, but the small amount in this recipe (~1/16 tsp per serving) is likely tolerated by many. If you prefer to always avoid turmeric, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- Ā¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Can be omittedfresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Can be omittedlime
Instructions
- 1
If using bamboo skewers, submerge them in water for at least 30 minutes so they don't scorch during cooking.
- 2
In a shallow baking dish, whisk together the coconut aminos, 1/2 cup of the coconut milk (reserve the remainder for the dipping sauce), grated ginger, turmeric, minced garlic, honey, apple cider vinegar, and salt until combined.
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