Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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I like mine straight up with just sea salt and pepper -- but I also LOVE it with surprising/nuanced/subtle additions. One of my favorites is to add whole star anise to chicken broth.

How about you?

flag	asked May 6 2012 at 23:05 Mama_Z 300●1●6

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Star anise is AWESOME in chicken broth! Sometimes I add coconut milk and lemon for a Thai taste (after its cooked, when I'm making my morning mug). – January May 7 2012 at 2:14

Forgive my ignorance: star anise as the whole spice or ground? Also, is it a relatively easy to locate spice (Whole Foods, natural food stores) or does it take a little hunting? – BJ May 8 2012 at 4:05

Whole spice. Aside from the taste, it's also really pretty. I wouldn't say it's easy to locate but Whole Foods should have it. If not, see if they can order it for you. If you get it in bulk it keeps for a long time in a sealed bag away from heat or light. – Mama_Z May 8 2012 at 12:52

invisible ink · Answer 1 · 2012-05-06 23:09:39Z UTC

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I often turn mine into pho.

This is a good one to start with: http://www.latestinpaleo.com/blog/2011/3/22/latest-in-paleo-pho-recipe-vietnamese-beef-soup.html

answered May 6 2012 at 23:09

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Karin · Answer 2 · 2012-05-06 23:36:26Z UTC

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I add all kinds of veggies (especially ones that NEED to be used) but I almost always add a bay leaf. Also, once done if you add some seaweed, I use wakame, and a bit of coconut aminos it is reminiscent of a lovely miso soup.u

answered May 6 2012 at 23:36

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	Oh! That sounds good. Is wakame the dried seaweed? – MeepsIsWellfed May 6 2012 at 23:56
	Yes, it is one kind of seaweed. At the Asian markets there are generally quite a few types...just watch ingredients. Sometimes they sneak stupid stuff in there. – Karin May 7 2012 at 2:01
	I like adding seaweed too, and sometimes I'll make miso soup using chicken broth. – zoomia May 8 2012 at 5:41

blueballoon · Answer 3 · 2012-05-06 23:48:14Z UTC

I like to make hot and sour soup (sort of) with shiitakes, scallions, ginger, hot chilies, garlic, something sour (usually rice vinegar), a little thinly sliced meat, and some eggs.

Tom yum soup is also a favorite here. I do something similar to this, save without sugar: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/hot-and-sour-thai-soup-tom-yum-goong-recipe/index.html

Or pho (like invisible ink said). Of course now I have a wicked craving for pho.

Egg drop soup is also nice (and pretty inexpensive).

I actually eat these things for breakfast quite a bit, and when I'm not feeling well.

Wisper · Answer 4 · 2012-05-07 00:19:49Z UTC

Stock is an excellent way to not waste anything for me. I throw in everything from the past week or two that's left over: onion and garlic scraps and peels, apples/sweet peppers/broccoli/carrots/hot peppers/spinach/etc. that are left over or about to go bad, egg shells, and generous amounts of thyme, oregano and rosemary. I keep a container in my freezer where I collect all of the above.

Throw in the veggies only in the last 10 mins or so of the simmering. My vegetarian co-worker says that way you don't kill the vitamins in them.

Just occurred to me: has anyone tried lemon/lime/orange peels in stock?

Chuck Currie · Answer 5 · 2012-05-07 04:30:50Z UTC

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I like plain broth with sea salt and a tablespoon of coconut oil.

answered May 7 2012 at 4:30

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I try making plain broth, but I always keep saying "just one more ingredient and it'll be perfect" and before you know, I've emptied my entire fridge into a crock pot. – Roth May 7 2012 at 4:38

paleoguy11 · Answer 6 · 2012-05-07 05:07:57Z UTC

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I like eating it plain with a generous tablespoon of coocnut oil and 2 egg yolks per serving.

a tip for those who can't stomach bone broth: try it with yogurt..soo good

answered May 7 2012 at 5:07

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VB · Answer 7 · 2012-05-07 06:32:52Z UTC

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Here is a Korean recipe for bone broth soup, easy but delicious:

http://muffintop.wordpress.com/2006/12/20/sullung-tang-korean-beef-knucklebone-soup/

answered May 7 2012 at 6:32

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	That looks interesting. How would you describe the flavor? Is it chewy or does it melt in your mouth? – Mama_Z May 8 2012 at 12:58
	Melts in your mouth :) Thanks for asking - it is super easy. – VB May 8 2012 at 16:34

Aglaee the Paleo RD · Answer 8 · 2012-05-07 08:26:05Z UTC

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I love egg drop soup! :)

answered May 7 2012 at 8:26

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Allie · Answer 9 · 2012-05-07 10:28:48Z UTC

I just had a giant mug of Japanese inspired soup... I premake the broth and let it gel, it keeps for a long time in the fridge that way. When I want soup, I spoon some out into a pot with water, add salt/spices, and warm it but don't boil.

I like to add in seaweed, and I might try seeing if I can source some nice, clean, traditionally made miso and tofu, and turn it into miso soup. I know some people avoid soy on paleo, but I think that if it's good and clean, organic, not GMO, it's fine every now and again. Plus, miso is fermented and super tasty :-)

Interesting Additions to Bone Broths

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