Especially now that home-based learning (HBL) is underway, you may not just have to get your own lunch sorted, but the kids’ meals, too. If you prefer cooking at home (and knowing what goes into your food) as opposed to getting takeaway lunches or food deliveries, here are some speedy and easy recipes you can quickly whip up at home. And the kids will approve of them, too.
Fried chicken is always a hit with both kids and adults alike, and this one gets heartier, as well as extra crunch and fibre from wombok (Chinese cabbage) and warm toasted seeded bread. Rice vinegar also gives it that little bit of zing.
Trout is a great source of protein, niacin, vitamin B12, and omega 3 fatty acids. And this recipe for ocean trout gets plenty of flavours from soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and ginger.
With sweet and savoury teriyaki sauce coating chewy udon noodles and juicy chicken, it’ll make for a child-pleasing dish that’s budget-friendly, too. Julienned carrots and zucchini as well as choy sum brighten up the dish and add crunch.
The popular chicken satay gets an inventive twist with this satay chicken burger that uses chicken mince combined with curry paste. Teamed up with fluffy buns and refreshing cucumbers, it makes for a delightful and satisfying lunch burger.
Delicious dishes don’t have to be complicated. Succulent prawns and pasta are the main components of this comforting dish, flavoured with garlic, parsley, capers, and a hint of lemons. Sliced chillies add a bit of heat, but you can adjust the spice levels to suit your family’s preference.
Love all-day brunch options? Check out this savoury dish with bolognese sauce, chorizo beans, and eggs that brings to mind the Middle Eastern shakshuka.
You can adjust or omit the chilli flakes depending on how much heat you like.
This speedy and satisfying Prawn Pad Thai dish takes just under half an hour and a handful of ingredients.
In the mood for Korean? The flavours of juicy, marinated Korean beef and fresh greens, served with or atop a bowl of rice, will make for a hearty meal that hits the spot.
When you’re short on time, store-bought pasta, like ravioli, can be a life-saver. But you can, however, take it to great heights with just a few extra ingredients.
If you’re on the search for an appetiser or light lunch option, these Vietnamese-style rolls offer protein and have your veggie intake sorted. And you won’t even have to cook the chicken – the recipe calls for barbequed chicken you can buy from meat delis at major supermarkets.
Plus, the burst of sweetness from the mango slices will get the thumbs up from the kiddos.
Read Next