Gochujang Chicken and Prawn Broth Bowl
A comforting, savory gochujang broth brimming with tender chicken breast, juicy prawns, mushrooms, and crunchy broccoli. Served over fluffy basmati rice for a deeply satisfying post-walk dinner.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 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.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
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Equipment
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Store leftover broth and rice separately in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat thoroughly before serving.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat sesame oil in a medium saucepan…
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Heat sesame oil in a medium saucepan…
Heat sesame oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, 350°F (175°C). Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Whisk in the gochujang paste and gluten-free…
Whisk in the gochujang paste and gluten-free tamari until smooth and heated through, about 1 minute.
Look for: smooth and heated through
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Pour in the vegetable broth and bring…
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the liquid to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, taking about 3 minutes.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Add the sliced chicken breast
Add the sliced chicken breast, broccoli florets, chestnut mushrooms, and baby sweetcorn. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes until chicken is opaque and cooked through.
Look for: chicken is opaque and cooked through
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Stir in the raw prawns and baby…
Stir in the raw prawns and baby spinach. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until prawns turn pink and cooked through, and spinach wilts.
Look for: prawns turn pink and cooked through, and spinach wilts
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Place cooked basmati rice into a large…
Place cooked basmati rice into a large soup bowl. Ladle the hot chicken, prawns, vegetables, and savory gochujang broth over the rice.
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Top with sliced green onion and serve…
Top with sliced green onion and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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