Gochujang Salmon and Egg Noodle Broth Bowl
A soothing ginger and tamari broth with a touch of gochujang, loaded with pan-seared salmon, rice noodles, vegetables, and a poached egg.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 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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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
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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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.
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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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Store leftover broth and vegetables separately from noodles to prevent soggy noodles if prepping ahead.
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Instructions
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Measure 1.5 cups (360ml) of gluten-free vegetable broth into a small saucepan over medium heat.
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Stir in 1 tbsp (15ml) gluten-free tamari
Stir in 1 tbsp (15ml) gluten-free tamari, 1 tsp (5g) gluten-free gochujang paste, 1 tsp finely minced fresh ginger, and 1 finely minced garlic clove.
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Bring the broth to a gentle simmer…
Bring the broth to a gentle simmer for 3 minutes to fuse the flavors.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Add 0.5 cup sliced mushrooms, 0.5 cup sliced red bell pepper, 0.5 cup mangetout, and 0.5 cup frozen mixed vegetables to the simmering broth; cook for 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Look for: tender-crisp
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Heat 1 tsp (5ml) sesame oil in…
Heat 1 tsp (5ml) sesame oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Season 1 salmon fillet with a pinch…
Season 1 salmon fillet with a pinch of salt and place it in the skillet skin-side down; cook for 4 minutes, flip, and cook for another 3 minutes until cooked through.
Look for: cooked through
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Cook 50g dry rice noodles in boiling…
Cook 50g dry rice noodles in boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes until soft, then drain thoroughly.
Look for: soft, then drain thoroughly
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Bring a separate small pot of water…
Bring a separate small pot of water to a gentle simmer, crack 1 egg into a small cup, slide it into the water, and poach for 3 minutes until whites are set.
Look for: whites are set
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Place cooked rice noodles in a serving…
Place cooked rice noodles in a serving bowl, pour the hot broth and cooked vegetables over top, and crown with the pan-seared salmon fillet and poached egg.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Serve immediately while hot
Serve immediately while hot.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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