Low Histamine 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
Ingredient noteHistamine levels rise the longer meat sits after butchering. Buy beef as fresh as possible, ideally flash-frozen, and cook it promptly.
For the marinade
- Ā¼ cup coconut aminos
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk, divided
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
Ingredient notesSmall amounts of fresh ginger are often well-tolerated on a low histamine diet. This recipe only uses about 1/4 teaspoon per serving. If you prefer to always avoid fresh ginger, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
Small amounts of fresh ginger are often well-tolerated on a low histamine diet. This recipe only uses about 3/4 teaspoon per serving. If you prefer to always avoid fresh ginger, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 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
Small amounts of fresh ginger are often well-tolerated on a low histamine diet. This recipe only uses about 1/4 teaspoon per serving. If you prefer to always avoid fresh ginger, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
Small amounts of fresh ginger are often well-tolerated on a low histamine diet. This recipe only uses about 3/4 teaspoon per serving. 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 turmeric
- Ā¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- 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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