Asian Ground Pork and Wild Mushroom Broth Bowl
A comforting, deeply savory broth bowl featuring seasoned ground pork, tender wild mushrooms, and leafy bok choy over silky rice noodles. High in satisfying protein and perfectly balanced for a nourishing family meal.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Lindsay + Lila
Lindsay 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
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
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
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
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large pot
Time saver
Noodle Prep: If prepping ahead for family lunches, cook rice noodles separately and add them directly to individual bowls before pouring hot broth over top to keep noodles from absorbing too much broth.
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a large pot or Dutch oven…
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Heat a large pot or Dutch oven…
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) for 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Add ground pork
Add ground pork, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the hot pot; cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking the meat into small bite-sized crumble with a wooden spoon, until browned throughout and cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
Look for: browned throughout and cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C)
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Add sliced wild mushrooms and ground white…
Add sliced wild mushrooms and ground white pepper to the pork mixture; cook for 3 to 4 minutes until mushrooms soften and turn golden brown.
Look for: mushrooms soften and turn golden brown
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Pour in low-sodium chicken broth and tamari…
Pour in low-sodium chicken broth and tamari sauce; bring the liquid to a rolling boil over high heat, about 4 minutes.
Allow: 4 minutes
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Reduce heat to medium-low
Reduce heat to medium-low, simmer gently for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld, then stir in baby bok choy and thin rice noodles.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until…
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the rice noodles are tender yet translucent and bok choy leaves are wilted with crisp-tender stems.
Look for: the rice noodles are tender yet translucent and bok choy leaves are wilted with crisp-tender stems
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Remove pot from heat
Remove pot from heat, stir in toasted sesame oil, and divide evenly among 4 warm soup bowls; serve immediately or store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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