9 Quick & Easy Noodle Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes Or Less

Take your pick from something spicy and soupy, or a refreshing salad

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What's your carb of choice? If it's noodles, then you'll want to cop these speedy easy noodle recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights. Whether you want something spicy and soupy, stir-fried noodles or a refreshing salad, we've got something delicious for every night of the week. Enjoy!

Pork With Kway Teow

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You can take a break from weeknight dinner takeaways by preparing your own, starting with this quick and easy pork and kway teow dish. The mixture of minced pork, lemongrass, garlic and sambal oelek make for a fragrant base for the dish, to be conveniently soaked up by springy rice noodles.

Eggplant Noodle Salad With Smoked Trout

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Lighten up your feast with a feel-good fusion salad dish such as this, classically flavoured with sweet soy and ginger dressing for a balanced and tasty appetiser. Instead of the usual greens, this recipe includes smoked trout with eggplant and green tea noodles – emphasising an appealing Asian flair that sticks out from your typical bowl of fresh veggies.

Fish Noodles In Spicy Coconut Broth

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This laksa-inspired dish is fab for busy weeknights. The recipe takes under 30 minutes to cook, yet is so flavourful.

Thai-Style Stir-Fried Kway Teow

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If you miss Bangkok's famous street food, whip up pad see ew – Thailand's popular soya sauce noodles – at home. The key ingredient is sweet preserved radish, and substituting kailan with broccolini ensures a refreshing crunch followed by a sweet, mild aftertaste.

Asian Noodle Soup In A Jar

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The essence of Asian cuisine, quite literally captured in a glass jar. This modern take on the homely vegetarian dish will be sure to appeal to guests of all age groups, perfect for a get-together amongst a spread of other East Asian delicacies.

Sesame Chicken With Soba Noodles

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This recipe is perfect for lunch on hot days. The cold noodles are served with crisp chicken strips (kids will love it)!

Prawn Pad Thai

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Recreate this popular Thai dish at home with our fail-proof recipe. You'll be surprised how easy this prawn Pad Thai is to make — and in under 20 minutes!

Clear Chicken Noodle Broth

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This clear chicken noodle soup recipe is food for the soul. If kids aren't feeling well, it's the go-to dish. You can also use bee hoon or mee tai bak.

Pork Noodle Toss Salad

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This noodle salad is a great idea for a quick, satisfying dinner. Kecap manis and vinegar give that winning combination of sweet and sour.



This article was originally published on Mar 28, 2016 and updated on Oct 26, 2024.

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