15-Minute Sesame Prawn and Edamame Noodle Bowl
A chilled rice noodle bowl packed with juicy prawns, vibrant edamame, and crisp red pepper in a savory sesame-soy dressing. Ideal for a 12-hour night shift as it tastes delicious cold or lightly microwaved.
Prep
10 min
Cook
4 min
Total
14 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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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
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
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
4 min
Total
14 min
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Equipment
Colander · Whisk · Mixing bowl
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Place the dry rice noodles and frozen…
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Place the dry rice noodles and frozen…
Place the dry rice noodles and frozen edamame beans in a heatproof bowl. Pour boiling water over them until fully submerged and let sit for 4 minutes until noodles are tender and edamame is thawed.
Look for: fully submerged and let sit for 4 minutes until noodles are tender and edamame is thawed
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Drain the noodles and edamame thoroughly in…
Drain the noodles and edamame thoroughly in a colander, rinsing with cold water to stop the cooking and cool them down.
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Whisk together the soy sauce
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and honey until smooth to create the dressing.
Look for: smooth to create the dressing
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Combine the cooked prawns
In a large lunch container, combine the cooked prawns, thinly sliced red bell pepper, drained rice noodles, and edamame.
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Pour the sesame-soy dressing over the bowl…
Pour the sesame-soy dressing over the bowl contents and toss thoroughly with tongs until everything is evenly coated.
Look for: everything is evenly coated
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Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top before…
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top before closing the lid. Pack in your cool bag for your night shift to enjoy cold or room-temperature.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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