Vegetarian: Swap 200 grams drained, chopped, firm tofu for prawns. You’ll need to cook about 1/3 cup rice. Cook a day ahead; rinse under cold running water. Cover, then refrigerate. We used a frozen vegetable mix of beans, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and red capsicum. Note

Use dried vermicelli instead of fresh Singapore noodles. Cooking time will vary. Ketjap manis is an Indonesian sweet soy sauce available in the Asian food section. You can use 2 tablespoons soy sauce combined with 1 tablespoon brown sugar instead. You can use budget beef rump steak cut into thin strips, or uncooked peeled prawns. […]

Freeze meat before cutting; this makes it easier to slice thinly. Prepare everything before starting to cook. Use beef stir-fry strips. Price will vary. Try pork leg steak instead of beef. Note

Prepare all the ingredients before you start stir-frying. Vegetarian: Use chopped tofu instead of chicken. Cooking time and price will vary. Try sweet chilli sauce or satay sauce instead of black bean. Add some cashews with the black bean sauce. Price will vary. Serve with cooked noodles instead of rice. Note

You’ll need to cook about 1 cup of long-grain white rice. You can use soy sauce instead of fish sauce. Make sure your wok is smoking hot before adding the oil, meat and vegetables. This will ensure fast cooking and prevent meat becoming tough. You can use a bought Asian stir-fry vegetable mix. Cooking time […]

You can replace hoisin sauce with plum sauce. Note

Use 2 cups sliced cooked chicken from 1/2 a barbecued chicken (skin and bones discarded) instead of chicken breast fillets. Add with noodles in Step 3. Gluten-free: Use gluten-free rice stick noodles instead of udon noodles, or serve with cooked long-grain white rice. Make sure you prepare all ingredients before you start to cook any […]

We used basa, but you can use any firm white fish fillet. Note

You’ll need to cook about 1 cup jasmine rice Have everything ready, then stir-fry just before serving. Note

Chop, measure and prepare all ingredients before starting to cook. Note

Gluten free? Use tamari (wheat-free soy sauce) instead of soy sauce and use gluten-free rice noodles instead of hokkien. Make ahead: Marinate tofu a day ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Note

Replace beef with chicken or, for a vegetarian version, use tofu. Try replacing sesame seeds with crushed peanuts or crisp-fried shallots. Fried rice works best if made with cooked rice left in the refrigerator overnight – this removes moisture from the rice. Note

Dinner is ready in a flash with this tasty beef and broccoli stir-fry recipe. Serve with rice for a vege-packed meal the whole family will love

Use pork mince instead of pork and veal mince. Omit coriander for kids Note

Replace noodles with steamed rice. You’ll need about a quarter of a medium Chinese cabbage (wombok). Note

Budget beef rump is a less expensive alternative to rump steak. Note

Preheating the wok prevents the pork stewing in its own juices. Reheat between each batch. You’ll need 1 cup of jasmine rice to make 3 cups of cooked rice. Use leftover coconut cream in curries. Note

Vietnamese salad dressing is in the Asian aisle of supermarkets. If unavailable, you can use any Asian-style dressing. Buy lemongrass paste from the chilled section in the fresh food aisle. If unavailable, use sliced lemongrass from a jar. Note

Quick and easy sausage fried rice recipe that is extremely delicious and can be on the table in less than 15 minutes. The best way to make the most of leftover cooked rice.

Gluten free: Use rice noodles instead of udon; use gluten-free satay sauce; use tamari instead of soy sauce. Use a combination of green and red cabbage. Note

Use beef strips instead of chicken. Our frozen vegetable mix contained carrot, beans, broccoli and cauliflower. Use fresh vegetables instead of frozen. Cooking time and price will vary. Note

To ensure beef is tender, thinly slice it on an angle, against the grain. Try thinly sliced pork fillet or lamb steaks instead of beef. Note

You’ll find fresh hokkien noodles in the fridge aisle. Try using baby buk choy instead of broccoli. Swap chicken for thinly sliced beef rump steak or pork fillet. No fresh baby corn? Use drained canned baby corn. Note

Chicken lovely legs are chicken drumsticks with the skin removed and bone trimmed. Note

For best results, cook rice a day ahead, then refrigerate. This will help keep grains separate when stir-frying. Note

Omit the chilli, if you like You’ll need to cook 1 cup raw rice to make enough for this recipe. Note

Fresh hokkien noodles are in the refrigerated food section of the supermarket. We used a frozen vegetable mix of baby corn, bamboo shoots, broccoli, green beans and carrot. Note

Cook about 1 cup jasmine rice to make 3 cups for serving. You’ll need 1 large lemon for the juice. Always trim the visible fat and skin from chicken and other meat before cooking, to reduce unhealthy saturated fats. To create a glossy sauce for low-fat stir-fries, add a little cornflour blended with water to […]

Low carb: Omit noodles. Add 2 large peeled carrots, cut into matchsticks, in Step 3 with onion. Swap pork rashers for chicken thigh fillets, beef rump steak or uncooked peeled prawns. Cooking time and price will vary. Note

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Hearty and delicious fried rice recipe, combining pork mince and prawns into an amazing dish that�s quick and full of flavour. For the best results cook rice a day ahead.

Try chicken thigh fillets instead of breast. Recipe is best made just before serving. Note

Stir-fry is best made just before serving. For a spicier stir-fry, replace honey with sweet chilli sauce. We used frozen mixed vegetables including carrot, cauliflower and broccoli. Instead of frozen vegies, buy a fresh stir-fry vegetable mix from the salad and lettuce section. Use beef instead of chicken. Note

You can use brown sugar if you have no palm sugar. Note

Add 100g finely chopped firm tofu for added protein. Use leftover sprouts in salad sandwiches. Use a mandolin or V-slicer with the fine grater attachment for super-thin cucumber matchsticks. Note

Separate uncooked pancakes with baking paper to stop them sticking together. Note

Swap snake beans for green beans. Note

Kecap manis is an Indonesian sweet soy sauce found in the Asian food section of the supermarket or from Asian grocers. You can use 1/3 cup soy sauce combined with 2 tablespoons brown sugar instead. Note

Use a packet of mixed Asian vegetables from the fridge in the vegies section to save time. Try dried egg noodles instead. Note

For quick cooking, prepare all ingredients ahead of time. Note

Use chicken thigh fillets instead of beef rump steak. Prepare chilli jam (step 1 and 2) up to 2 days ahead. Save time and use store bought chilli jam. Note

Omit basil, if liked. Use peanuts instead of cashews. You can use leftover basil on pizzas, in pasta dishes or in pesto. Note

Add a little sesame oil for added flavour at the end, if desired. Note

If strips are unavailable, thinly slice rump or round streak. Trim steak and slice across the grain into strips – it’s easier if meat is partly frozen-for tenderness. Note

Have the beef semi-frozen and slice across the grain for maximum tenderness. Note

1 broccoli head will make about 1 cup of florets. Soak noodles in just-boiled water for a minute or two and separate with a fork. Drain well before using Note

Make sure you have all your ingredients ready before you start. Keep moving the ingredients around the wok as you cook. Note

You can also use chopped chicken thigh fillets, and add sliced zucchini during last 10 minutes of cooking. Note

Try this fragrant Mongolian lamb stir-fry recipe from Woman's Day for a simple and tasty weeknight meal. Very thinly sliced lamb works best for this delicious Mongolian stir-fry.

To slice meat easily, partially freeze it first and cut across grain. Other noodles may be used. Note

Enjoy the great tastes of Asia at home whenever you like with this pork and hoisin noodle stir fry recipe that is fantastic for those weekdays when you�re in a rush to get a tasty meal on the table.

Mouth-watering pork green curry features an authentic coconut and lime flavoured sauce. This quick and easy curry is best served with steamed rice and sprinkled with coriander.

For a quick and easy weeknight meal try this fragrant prawn pad Thai. Throw together noodles, eggs, chicken and prawns and you�ve got a family favourite in less than 15 minutes.

If liked, stir through 1/4 cup coriander leaves. You can use a mixture of seafood for this dish – try scallops, calamari, cubed firm fish, mussels and prawns. Note

Fresh rice noodles are available from Asian supermarkets. Cut in lengths, unroll slightly and add straight to the wok. If unavailable, buy noodles from the refrigerated section of the supermarket. Plunge into hot water, separate, then drain before adding to the wok. Note

Pork, chicken or prawns could be used in place of beef. Note

You can stir-fry a selection of Asian greens in place of the eggplant and leek, if preferred. Note

Prepare noodles following the packet instructions. Lamb, chicken or pork strips may be used in place of the beef. Note

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A tofu and vegetable stir fry made tasty with a ginger-soy-garlic sauce that infuses the tofu with mega flavour. Serve over rice or on its own for a healthy and delicious weeknight meal.

Brought to you by Woman's Day, this stir-fry noodle dish is laced with veges and topped with roasted peanuts for extra flavour.

To ensure optimum flavour, herbs are best added at the end of cooking time. To blanch pumpkin, plunge it into boiling water for 1-2 minutes then refresh in cold water. Note

Make a cucumber pickle to cut through the richness of this sweet pork. Dissolve 1 teaspoon sugar in 2 teaspoons brown vinegar. Stir through 1 small chopped birdseye chilli and sliced seeded cucumber, and serve as an accompaniment. Note

Delicious, quick and aromatic stir-fry with a colourful combination of baby corn, snow peas and green onion with marinated chicken, served on a bed of steamed rice with sliced chili.

Keep leftover spicy seasoning in an airtight container and use it a spice rub for barbecues. It can also he sprinkled over seafood before cooking. Note

This tofu is also delicious when served with udon noodles in a sweet broth made from instant miso and mirin. “julienne” is the term used to describe vegetables cut into matchstick-sized strips. Note

Packed full of crunchy nuts and nutrient-rich cauliflower, this flavoursome curry is delicious served on its own as a light meal or on the side of your favourite meat dish.

When stir-frying, use a firm-fleshed fish such as ling, blue eye trevalla or ocean perch. Cut into even-sized slices. Note

For those who don’t have a peanut allergy, add 2 tablespoons roughly chopped toasted peanuts. Note

Purchase jars of minced garlic and ginger for added speed and value. Store them in the fridge. Note

Sliced fresh chilli can be used instead of dried flakes. If liked, stir 1/4 cup cream though mixture. Note

This stir-fry also works well with leftover cooked chicken thigh or pork fillet. You can buy barbecued ducks from Asian supermarkets – or some good supermarkets. If unavailable, you can use barbecued chicken, though the flavour will be different. Note

Fresh noodles can be used instead of dry – simply soak in hot water and separate with a fork. Note

To prepare squid hoods, score inside of flattened squid tubes by cutting on an angle in a criss-cross pattern at 5mm intervals. Note

Quick and easy, this delicious recipe combines lamb backstrap with classic Asian flavours and ingredients to create a simple and filling dinner dish