Sesame Soy Pork Broth Bowl
A savory, protein-dense bowl featuring ground pork, wild mushrooms, broccoli, edamame, and sugar snap peas served over fluffy rice. Finished with a warm soy-sesame glaze for rich, comforting flavor.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Lindsay + Lila
Lindsay 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
Trigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
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
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Saucepan
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Instructions
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Next: Bring 1 cup (240ml) of water and…
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Bring 1 cup (240ml) of water and…
In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup (240ml) of water and a pinch of salt to a boil. Add 0.5 cups (92g) of dry jasmine rice, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork.
Look for: tender
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat…
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C). Add 140g ground pork and 0.25 pcs diced yellow onion, cooking for 5 to 7 minutes until the pork is browned and no longer pink.
Look for: the pork is browned and no longer pink
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Add 1 cup (70g) wild mushrooms
Add 1 cup (70g) wild mushrooms, 0.5 cups (46g) broccoli florets, 0.25 cups (38g) shelled edamame, and 0.25 cups (30g) sugar snap peas to the skillet. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Look for: vegetables are tender-crisp
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Stir in 1
Stir in 1.5 tbsp (22.5ml) low-sodium soy sauce and 1 tsp (5ml) sesame oil. Toss all ingredients to coat thoroughly and heat through for 1 to 2 minutes.
Allow: 1 to 2 minutes
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Divide the cooked rice into a bowl…
Divide the cooked rice into a bowl and top with the savory pork and vegetable mixture. Serve hot.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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