Fragrant Vietnamese Noodle Soup

Fragrant Vietnamese Noodle Soup

                                                    Contributed by, The Lazy Asian Chef

You guys know I like to keep recipes simple and fresh.  This noodle soup is extremely fragrant, delicate and excellent for your belly.  My husband cooks this a lot during the winter because it’s friendly for all my food intolerances! 

Keep in mind, a lot of the recipes I send you give you leniency to play around with the spices and flavors.  My one wish is that through these recipes, you discover new techniques, spices and flavor combinations.  Maybe you don’t love them all but at least you are adventurous and stepping out of your comfort zone!

Ingredients for Broth

8 qt Water                                                                   

2 Star Anise

3 Cinnamon Sticks

1 tbl Whole Clove

3 Bay Leaves

1 tbl black peppercorns

1 tbl coriander seeds

1 tbl salt

3 garlic cloves

1 yellow onion, halved and charred

2-3 inches ginger, slightly crushed and charred

Meat bones (Beef, Chicken, or Pork - As much as you're willing to spend)
Gluten Free Rice Noodles (cook as is on package!)

Simmer low and slow.  Overnight to wake up to an amazing aroma.

Condiments/Toppings - ***  Remember, all these toppings are to your taste!  Add as much or as little as you would like.  PLAY around and don’t be scared!  Remember the heat of the broth poured over them will wilt and cook them.. that’s okay!

Cilantro -  I may have an addiction to Cilantro.  I take the leaves off the stem (the stems are a bit bitter, the texture is weird AND they give me gas.  What??  Just sayin’)

Sliced Green Onions

White onion

Asian Basil – ( I purchase mine at the local Asian market, it’s so much cheaper!!)

Beansprouts – A TON!  The heat of the soup will slightly cook them.

Siriracha Sauce

Gluten Free Hoisin

Juice of 1 Lime

BONUS FOR THE Adventurer in you!

If you are a meat eating human, you MUST give this a go!  Add ox tail to the broth.  When broth is done, pick the meat from all the bones (the meat you want to eat that is) but leave the oxtail whole.  Put into a different contain and use as you want. 

Heat the meat including the oxtail in your broth when you re heat your soup.  How do you eat ox tail??  Things will get messy but the messier the better!

Take a bit of ox tail meat, wrap some Asian basil around it and dip it in hoisin sauce!  My mouth is watering Now! 

5 Tips to MAXIMIZE Weight Loss Results. - You're Not Going to Believe This!

5 Off-the-Wall TIPS 

to Maximize Your Weight Loss Results!

v     I WANT YOU TO START seeing results because once you start seeing results you are going to be so much more likely to continue on your program.  You will build more consistency and habits for long term sustainable results. Here are 5 Tips you may not have heard before and that may make you be like, "She said Whaatt?"

        

      1.  Eat MORE Fats.  Why are people so scared of fats?  It’s not the 80’s any more.  Although I wish it were because we had some sweet hair dos back then.  I remember in High School shoving our face with carbs because we didn’t realize that those carbs turn into sugars. I’m not saying don’t eat carbs because our brain functions on carbs, but do keep carb intake low and up the fats.

We now know that fats are essential into certain processes in the body.  We also know that there are some fats that we need and our body doesn’t produce.  We live in a society that is focused on lower carbohydrate intake but we are still a little afraid of fats.  

If you are satisfied after meal, you feel energized and your joints feel like well-oiled machines, you are more likely to continue your workout routine and crave proper nutrition! 

If you have any of these signs, consider eating more fats:

·       Dry skin

·       Physical performance is not quite right

·       Your joints moan and groan

·       If you are low-carb and feeling a bit ‘off’.

·       Never satisfied after meal

2.      2.   Don’t eat before 10AM and after 7PM.  Does this sound totally crazy to you?  It’s really not.  Intermittent fasting has been show to have major benefit for insulin resistance!  This also gives our bodies more time to be in a resting state and heal.  I know from experience, I’ve never felt more energized, light and mindful as when I follow this rule.  I feel sexy and drop pounds quickly and safely!  Bring it on Skinny Jeans!Try it for one week and see how you feel.  If you get hungry, try drinking some herbal or green tea!

3        3.   Visualize success 1 year PAST your weight loss goal date.  Your brain craves vision and positive thinking.  Think beyond your after picture.  How will obtaining and maintaining your goals change your life for the long run. 

You are working hard to prepare for a vacation that involves a bikini.  So you reach your goal and you are struttin’ your stuff down the white sands that glide into clear water but what’s after that?  Perhaps this goal creates the confidence you need to land that promotion, stand up for yourself and trust your decisions for the rest of your life.  VISUALIZE BIG!

4.        4.  Get out of your head – don’t listen to those voices in your head.  All day long you have voices in your head making you question your efforts so shut them out and let your feet and heart guide you.

5.       5.  Do it for YOURSELF – Do this for the right reasons.  If you charge for your goals for your partner or to show someone that you CAN do it, you won’t maximize your results and sustain them for years to come.  Remember, others are not paying your bills, they are not getting you promotions or creating your wealth so do this for the person that is doing all that.. YOU!

      

       Keep in mind that if you look for long term success, you must come up with a system for yourself.  (or ask me for help) ;) 

     

      Just like doctor’s offices, City Management or any successful business has systems and processes that keep the business running smoothly.  This is the same for your health.  You are in the business of redesigning your life and creating long term success.  

      If you are ready to create this system of sustained success for yourself, please connect with me at erika@yourfitnessgirl.com.  I also have a 21 Day Challenge that starts at the end of every month.  I help you plan, organize and finalize your system for success while giving you the support you need to see it through! 

There is a process and system to sustainable results and this system has a formula:

                  

www.yourfitnesgirl.com