Ginger Miso Poached Egg and Tofu Broth Bowl
A soothing, gut-friendly broth spiked with ginger, garlic, and white miso, loaded with delicate vegetables, cubed tofu, and a soft poached egg. Completely gluten-free and dairy-free for a light, nourishing Sunday dinner.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Hayley + Lila
Hayley created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Next: Prepare the aromatics by finely grating 1…
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Prepare the aromatics by finely grating 1…
Prepare the aromatics by finely grating 1 garlic clove and 1 tsp (5g) of fresh ginger.
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Bring 400ml of vegetable broth to a…
In a medium saucepan, bring 400ml of vegetable broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
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Add the grated garlic
Add the grated garlic, grated ginger, 50g of sliced mushrooms, 40g of halved baby corn, and 40g of trimmed mange tout to the simmering broth. Cook for 3 minutes until vegetables are bright and tender-crisp.
Look for: vegetables are bright and tender-crisp
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Stir 100g of diced firm tofu into…
Stir 100g of diced firm tofu into the soup to warm through for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Ladle 2 tbsp of hot broth into…
Ladle 2 tbsp of hot broth into a small bowl, whisk in 1 tbsp (15g) of gluten-free white miso paste and 1 tbsp (15ml) of tamari until completely smooth, then stir back into the saucepan. Turn off heat immediately so the beneficial enzymes in the miso are preserved.
Look for: completely smooth, then stir back into the saucepan
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Bring 2 inches (5cm) of water to…
In a separate small pot, bring 2 inches (5cm) of water to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat with a drop of vinegar. Cracking 1 large egg into a ramekin, slide it gently into the barely bubbling water and poach for 3 minutes until whites are set but the yolk remains soft.
Look for: whites are set but the yolk remains soft
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Ladle the hot aromatic broth
Ladle the hot aromatic broth, tofu, and vegetables into a serving bowl. Drizzle 1 tsp (5ml) of toasted sesame oil over top, gently transfer the poached egg to the center using a slotted spoon, and garnish with chopped green onion if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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