Chili Garlic Prawn and Vegetable Stir-Fry Noodles
Succulent king prawns flash-fried with crisp veggies and tender rice noodles in a savory chili-garlic sauce. Ready in under 15 minutes for an effortless, high-protein weeknight dinner.
Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Total
12 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky 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.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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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.
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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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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Total
12 min
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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Store leftover portions in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day; reheat thoroughly in a microwave or skillet.
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If using frozen king prawns
If using frozen king prawns, submerge them in a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes until fully thawed, then pat thoroughly dry with a paper towel.
Look for: fully thawed, then pat thoroughly dry with a paper towel
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Heat a wok or large frying pan…
Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat and add sesame oil. Swirl to coat the pan.
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Add sliced red pepper
Add sliced red pepper, mangetout, and shredded cabbage. Stir-fry constantly for 2 minutes until vegetables are bright and crisp-tender.
Look for: vegetables are bright and crisp-tender
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Push the vegetables to the side of…
Push the vegetables to the side of the pan. Add the dried prawns, minced garlic, and red chili to the center. Cook for 2 minutes, turning prawns once, until they turn completely pink and opaque.
Look for: they turn completely pink and opaque
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Add the straight-to-wok rice noodles and tamari…
Add the straight-to-wok rice noodles and tamari (or soy sauce) into the pan. Toss everything continuously for 2 to 3 minutes until the noodles are heated through and coated in sauce.
Look for: the noodles are heated through and coated in sauce
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Remove from heat immediately
Remove from heat immediately, divide into a bowl, and garnish with fresh coriander.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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