Gochujang Miso Salmon Noodle Soup
A deeply warming and soothing noodle soup featuring flaky air-fried salmon over tender rice noodles, crisp mangetout, and colorful vegetables in a rich ginger-miso gochujang broth. Fully gluten-free and dairy-free.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 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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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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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.
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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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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Saucepan · Whisk · Mixing bowl
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Next: Heat an air fryer to 400°F (200°C)…
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Heat an air fryer to 400°F (200°C)…
Heat an air fryer to 400°F (200°C) or set a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat on the stove.
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Lightly coat the salmon fillet with a…
Lightly coat the salmon fillet with a tiny drizzle of sesame oil and cook in the air fryer for 8 to 10 minutes (or pan-sear for 4 minutes per side) until flaky and cooked through to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Look for: flaky and cooked through to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C)
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Place a medium saucepan over medium heat…
While the salmon cooks, place a medium saucepan over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil.
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Add minced garlic clove and grated fresh…
Add minced garlic clove and grated fresh ginger to the saucepan, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Pour 2 cups (480ml) of water into…
Pour 2 cups (480ml) of water into the saucepan, then whisk in the gochujang and red miso paste until fully dissolved.
Look for: fully dissolved
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Bring the broth to a gentle simmer
Bring the broth to a gentle simmer, then add sliced chestnut mushrooms, sliced red bell pepper, sliced carrot, and baby corn. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Look for: the vegetables are tender-crisp
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Stir in the rice noodles and mangetout
Stir in the rice noodles and mangetout, letting them cook in the simmering broth for 2 to 3 minutes until the noodles are soft and the mangetout is bright green and crisp.
Look for: the noodles are soft and the mangetout is bright green and crisp
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Ladle the hot broth
Ladle the hot broth, vegetables, and noodles into a large bowl.
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Top with the cooked salmon fillet and…
Top with the cooked salmon fillet and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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