10 Speedy Weeknight Dishes For Days When You Are Working Late

For days when you have to do OT in the office, try one of our easy and fast Asian comfort food dishes instead of takeaways when you reach home.

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Sometimes work just gets so crazy busy that you find yourself having to put in extra hours in the office... For those days, instead of takeaways or reaching for cup noodles when you reach home, why not try one of our easy and fast-to-cook Asian comfort food dishes? Click below for our recipes which are nutritious and rewarding:

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1. Chilli Basil Stir-Fried Pumpkin

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A stir-fry is quick and simple to whip up, like this delicious, spicy side dish which you can pair simple with a plate of steaming rice for a meal.

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2. Thai BBQ Beef Salad

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If you want something healthy, try this moreish salad which satisfies both your protein and fibre intake.

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3. Mentaiko Pasta

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For a quick yet luxurious meal for one, try making mentaiko pasta with this recipe. This dish does not require heavy clean up once you're done so don't worry about making a mess!

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4. Granny's Fried Rice

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When it comes to comfort food, nothing's more satisfying than a fragrant bowl of fried rice. This recipe by avid baker and home cook Lace Zhang – she took the recipe from her grandma, so it has that nostalgic and authentic taste we all know and love!

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5. Potato And Egg Rendang

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A vegetarian version, this light rendang dish is no less moriesh. Serve it on meatless Mondays, or save it for a healthy weekend brunch.

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6. Thai Coconut Prawn Poke Bowl

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Preparing a healthy, satisfying lunch is easy with this delicious Thai Coconut Prawn Poke Bowl recipe – it comes with a moreish dressing which packs a punch of flavours.

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7. Caramel Pork With Asian Greens

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Pork fried in a caramel syrup, rice-wine vinegar and soy sauce mixture, served with steamed pak choy (Chinese cabbage) and chewy rice noodles.

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8. Chickpea Mince Curry

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When you’re craving a hearty homemade Indian dish, cook up this easy but gorgeous chickpea and mince curry.

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9. Kuay Teow With Mushrooms And Kai Lan

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A classic Singaporean favourite, forget the normal high calories when you whip up this delicious kway teow with mushrooms and kai lan dish for yourself at home.

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10. Speedy Yellow Coconut Curry

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Craving for curry? Then whip up a bowl of this coconut curry cooked with vegetables – add on a packet of instant microwave rice and you have a satisfying meal!

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