Ginger Tamari Prawn and Egg Fried Rice
Juicy prawns and soft scrambled egg tossed with fluffy jasmine rice, tender mushrooms, and sweet baby corn in a savory ginger-tamari glaze. Quick, satisfying, and completely gluten-free and dairy-free.
Prep
8 min
Cook
10 min
Total
18 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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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
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
Digestive comfort
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.
Notice: comfort + portion
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
Setup
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Prep
8 min
Cook
10 min
Total
18 min
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Heat sesame oil in a large non-stick…
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Heat sesame oil in a large non-stick…
Heat sesame oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat (350°F / 175°C) until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add chestnut mushroom and baby corn to…
Add chestnut mushroom and baby corn to the skillet and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until mushrooms are tender and lightly browned.
Look for: mushrooms are tender and lightly browned
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Add raw prawn
Add raw prawn, grated ginger, and garlic clove to the skillet, stirring continuously for 2 minutes until prawns turn pink and opaque throughout.
Look for: prawns turn pink and opaque throughout
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Push the prawns and vegetables to one…
Push the prawns and vegetables to one side of the skillet to create an open space on the cooking surface.
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Pour the beaten egg into the cleared…
Pour the beaten egg into the cleared space and stir gently for 1 minute until soft, creamy curds form.
Look for: soft, creamy curds form
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Add pre-cooked jasmine rice
Add pre-cooked jasmine rice, gluten-free tamari, and spring onion to the skillet, tossing everything together over high heat for 2 minutes until the rice is piping hot and evenly coated in sauce.
Look for: the rice is piping hot and evenly coated in sauce
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Transfer to a shallow bowl and serve…
Transfer to a shallow bowl and serve immediately, keeping any leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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