When it comes to quick weeknight dinners, it’s hard to look past the humble stir-fry. Whether you like it packed full of tender lamb, grilled chicken or juicy prawns, we’ve got a recipe for you. You’ll also find options here for those following a meat-free diet, with dishes packed full of fresh vegies and fragrant Asian spices. Scroll through and see what appeals to you for dinner tonight. Time to get that wok fired up, and bowls at the ready!
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Sweet and soy pork
Sweet and soy pork
A little bit sweet, a little bit salty and completely delicious.
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Thai basil chicken and snake bean stir-fry
Thai basil chicken and snake bean stir-fry
This quick & easy stir fry is a simple weeknight meal. You’ll love fragrant Thai basil, tender chicken and snake beans with cashews for added texture.
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Chilli chicken stir-fry
Chilli chicken stir-fry
Quick, easy and absolutely delicious, this stir-fry chicken recipe is sure to become your go-to weeknight meal. We like ours with plenty of red chillies, but you can customise it to your taste.
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Lamb and black bean stir-fry
Lamb and black bean stir-fry
The whole family will love this quick and easy lamb stir-fry with plenty of fresh green veg and a rich Chinese black bean sauce.
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Prawn sang choy bow
Crisp lettuce cups, juicy prawns, zesty lime, chilli and ginger make every mouthful of prawn sang choy bow a delight. Use baby lettuce leaves to serve this as finger food at a co*cktail party.
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Lemongrass chicken with vermicelli salad
Lemongrass chicken with vermicelli salad
Fresh, spicy and full of flavour.
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Pork with rice noodles
If you’re looking for something quick and easy for a mid-week family meal, look no further than our pork with rice noodles. Adjust the chilli for heat, and it can be on the table in under half an hour.
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Honey chicken with buk choy and sesame
Honey chicken with buk choy and sesame
If you pop the chicken in the marinade in the morning, this dish can be on the table in under 30 minutes. Chicken thigh fillets are better than the breast for this dish as the thigh meat is more tender and juicy.
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Teriyaki chicken udon noodles with choy sum
Teriyaki chicken udon noodles with choy sum
This tasty chicken noodle stir-fry is a great way to use up leftover vegies, and you can substitute for whatever you have on hand. Quick, healthy and budget-friendly.
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Gai lan and mushroom five-spice stir-fry
Gai lan and mushroom five-spice stir-fry
Gai lan (or Chinese broccoli), enoki mushrooms and udon noodles combine for a delicious vegetarian stir-fry.
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Capsicum, chilli and hoisin chicken
Capsicum, chilli and hoisin chicken
Fresh produce and a few pantry staples are all you need for this delicious hoisin chicken stir-fry.
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Tamarind beef stir fry with kohlrabi salad
Tamarind beef stir fry with kohlrabi salad
This fragrant beef stir fry recipe similar to a Thai beef salad, but makes use of Vietnamese mint and coriander roots and stalks which minimises waste and maximises flavour!
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Honey prawn stir-fry
Honey prawn stir-fry
Stir-fried prawns are tossed through sweet honey and soy sauce and are served with thick rice noodles for a filling, delicious and healthy family dinner idea.
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Ginger fish stir-fry
Ginger fish stir-fry
This fragrant fish stir-fry with wilted leafy greens and fluffy rice is perfect for quick midweek dinners.
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Sticky Thai pork
Sticky Thai pork
This easy recipe can be on the table in half an hour! With flavour-packed Thai-style pork mince, served up with vermicelli noodles in a bowl, it’s sure to be a hit. Sprinkle peanuts on top for added texture.
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Sweet and sour pork
Sweet and sour pork
Our take on the Cantonese-classic.
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Sichuan-style gai lan and pork mince
Spice up tonight’s dinner with this Sichuan-style gai lan and pork mince.
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Hoisin beef stir-fry
Hoisin beef stir-fry
If you marinate the meat overnight, this dish can be on the dinner table even faster. All you need do is slice the vegies before cooking.
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Sesame chicken stir-fry
Sesame chicken stir-fry
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Sesame, ginger and pork stir-fry
Sesame, ginger and pork stir-fry
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Stir-fried spicy squid and octopus
Stir-fried spicy squid and octopus
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Tofu and sugar snap pea stir-fry
Enjoy this healthy, flavoursome and nourishing tofu and sugar snap pea stir-fry for dinner with the family tonight!
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Chicken meatball noodle stir-fry
One-wok dinners are a mid-week blessing, this chicken meatball noodle stir fry is bound to become a firm favourite.
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Teriyaki salmon stir-fry
Teriyaki salmon stir-fry
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Stir-fried prawn omelette
Stir-fried prawn omelette
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Sesame pork stir-fry
Sesame pork stir-fry
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Mixed mushroom stir-fry
Packed full of texture, this mixed mushroom stir-fry is cooked in a fragrant Asian sauce to create a flavour-packed vegetarian dish in no time at all. Serve with steamed rice or on the side of your favourite meat dish for a complete meal.
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Vietnamese pork stir-fry
Vietnamese pork stir-fry
This quick stir-fry is all about the heat and the crunch. Accompanied with steamed rice, this recipe is an ideal mid-week dinner plan.
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Larb gai (spicy chicken salad)
Larb gai (spicy chicken salad)
Not for the faint-hearted.
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Stir-fried thai chicken
Stir-fried thai chicken
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Stir-fried beef and mixed mushrooms
Stir-fried beef and mixed mushrooms
Mixed mushrooms add flavour, texture and complexity to this spicy beef and noodle stir-fry, as well as a welcome boost of important nutrients. Winning all round.
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Stir-fried baby clams with black beans
Stir-fried baby clams with black beans
Tossed with black beans and hot and fragrant spices, these fresh clams really shine as a meal starter or side with asian-inspired honey, soy and oyster sauce.
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Seafood and udon noodle stir-fry
Seafood and udon noodle stir-fry
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Broccolini, brown rice and sesame stir-fry
Broccolini, brown rice and sesame stir-fry
Chopped macadamias add crunch to this colourful, healthy stir-fry.
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Stir-fry hoisin lamb and vegetables
A super fast and easy stir-fried hoisin lamb and vegetables dish.
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Thai spicy beef & noodle stir-fry
Fragrant and spicy Thai beef and noodle stir-fry.
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Stir-fried beef with hokkien noodles
Asian-style stir-fried beef with thin hokkien noodles.
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Stir-fried pumpkin, water spinach and tomatoes
Stir-fried pumpkin, water spinach and tomatoes
Light, fresh and tasty, this beautiful vegetarian pumpkin stir-fry is full of nutrients. Enjoy on the side of a dinner spread or on it’s own with some steamed rice.
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Stir-fried eggplant, tofu and mushrooms
Stir-fried eggplant, tofu and mushrooms
Feed the family with this fresh wholesome stir-fried eggplant, tofu and mushrooms – super quick and simple, and loaded with delicious Asian flavour!
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Prawn and noodle stir-fry
A super fast and easy prawn and noodle stir-fry that is great for busy evenings.
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