Ginger Tamari Prawn and Egg Noodle Bowl
Juicy prawns and soft-boiled egg served over soothing rice noodles with tender-crisp shredded cabbage, carrot, and a soothing ginger-tamari broth.
Prep
8 min
Cook
7 min
Total
15 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
7 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Saucepan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
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Instructions
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Bring a medium saucepan of water to…
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
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Add the rice vermicelli noodles and cook…
Add the rice vermicelli noodles and cook for 3 minutes until tender, then drain and transfer directly into your serving bowl.
Look for: tender, then drain and transfer directly into your serving bowl
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Heat the sesame oil over medium heat…
In the same saucepan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat (around 325°F / 165°C).
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Add the ginger puree
Add the ginger puree, garlic clove, shredded red cabbage, and shredded carrot, stirring for 2 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften while retaining a gentle crunch.
Look for: the vegetables begin to soften while retaining a gentle crunch
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Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and…
Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and gluten-free tamari, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
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Add the raw peeled prawn and simmer…
Add the raw peeled prawn and simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque throughout.
Look for: they turn pink and opaque throughout
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Ladle the hot ginger-tamari broth
Ladle the hot ginger-tamari broth, vegetables, and prawns over the prepared noodles in your bowl.
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Peel the soft-boiled egg
Peel the soft-boiled egg, slice in half lengthwise, and place gently on top before serving immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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