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Quick noodle dishes for midweek meals

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Quick noodle dishes for midweek meals














Karlina Valeiko


Oodles of noodles


Udon to vermicelli and everything else in between, noodles are some of the easiest things to cook and, paired with the right ingredients, they’re incredibly comforting and utterly irresistible. From noodle soups and stir-fries to noodle bowls and salads, these recipes are sure to bring you all the cooking inspiration you need.




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Beef noodle soup

Ready in less than half an hour, the warming broth full of spice is combined with rice noodles and thinly sliced beef. Finished with the sour tang of lime and heady cilantro to cut through the rich soup, this is perfect for a speedy lunch or dinner without having to sacrifice on flavor.

Get the recipe for beef noodle soup here




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Chicken and prawn pad Thai

When you just want a big bowl of comfort, pad Thai hits the spot and is a lot easier to make at home than you might think. A slight twist on the classic recipe, this dish incorporates fresh mint and cilantro, and a sweet and salty sauce you’ll want to eat by the spoonful.

Get the recipe for chicken and prawn pad Thai here




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Salmon noodle bowl

Noodle bowls have slowly but surely gained popularity and become a lunch staple for many. A fresh and satisfying meal, it’s something that can be thrown together very quickly. Adapt the recipe to whatever vegetables you have lingering in the fridge. You could pickle carrot or cucumber instead of radish and add a pile of steamed broccoli or edamame.

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Chicken katsu noodles

A satisfying combination of crunchy strips of crispy chicken katsu and silky udon noodles, this recipe has plenty of flavor too. The miso sauce combines nutty sesame seeds, salty soy and miso, plus a dash of mirin for a touch of acidity. This is sure to become a firm favorite.

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Prawn laksa with rice noodles

On a cold day, there’s nothing better than a warming bowl of noodle soup – and this prawn laksa is ready in just 15 minutes. The creamy coconut base balances the heat from the chili and red curry paste. If you want to add some veg to the soup, pop in pak choi, chard, kale or spinach after you’ve added the stock and coconut milk.

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Chicken noodle soup

Wholesome and nutritious, though it has a creamy, coconutty base, this take on a chicken noodle soup still manages to be light on the stomach while the chilies pack a welcome punch.

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Vegetable soba noodle salad

Easy to pull together for lunch or dinner, this salad is the perfect contrast of bold garlic and ginger, earthy buckwheat noodles and zingy dressing. To make the dish even more substantial, you can add marinated and baked tofu cubes or extra steamed vegetables.

Get the recipe for vegetable soba noodle salad here




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Chicken chow mein

Chicken chow mein is always a winner and you can make a sped-up version using shredded leftover chicken. So, skip the takeout and give it a go at home – we guarantee it’ll be cheaper and tastier.

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Miso ramen

A ramen recipe is a great one to have in your repertoire, as you can add whatever is lingering in the fridge to it. You can buy miso ramen noodles, but you could also add miso paste to the cooking water if you’re using plain noodles. With a touch of chili and sesame seeds, it’s a filling, nourishing dish.

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Cheat’s dan dan noodles

A fiery and aromatic dish, dan dan noodles don’t tend to take long as it is, but this recipe manages to pack that epic flavor punch within a fraction of the time and ingredients. Frying the sausage and five-spice until crisp is a cheat’s way of emulating the traditional Sichuan peppercorn-spiced pork.

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Satay noodle stir-fry

The star of this simple recipe is the irresistible four-ingredient satay dressing. If you’ve never tried straight-to-wok noodles, give them a go – they’re a massive time-saver in the kitchen and they cut down on the washing up.

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Coconut chicken noodles

This Burmese dish ohn no khauk swe is lightly spiced, rich with coconut and sure to blow away any cobwebs on a chilly evening. You can make the chicken curry in advance then, when ready to eat, serve with crispy fried noodles, hard-boiled eggs, chili flakes and cilantro.

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Miso cod ramen

This light, savory ramen allows the cod to be the star of the dish by pairing it with green vegetables and noodles. Inspired by the classic miso black cod, the marinade is packed with delicious umami flavor perfect for a satisfying dinner.

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Rice noodle salad bowl

A popular Vietnamese dish, these rice noodle bowls, or bún, are great for when you need a satisfying and delicious meal quickly. The dipping sauce will keep for up to two weeks, when refrigerated, so make a bigger batch to have on hand. Then simply boil noodles, and pull together any veg – think crispy lettuce, radishes, cucumber, carrots – and protein.

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Moon udon

A traditional Japanese recipe dedicated to the popular autumnal pastime of moon viewing, this egg and noodle bowl is full of goodness. The just-cooked egg yolk covers the thick and chewy noodles in a luscious sauce while the noodle sauce features savory flavors of shiitake, mirin and soy. Finished with a pinch of shichimi-togarashi, a Japanese spice mix, this recipe is a real treat to make and eat.

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Thai eggplant tom yum soup

Bursting with Thai flavors, this aromatic broth begins with ginger, lemongrass, lime leaves and chili. The recipe is vegetarian and contains tofu, which you could happily substitute with chicken or prawns for meat and fish eaters. The coconut milk adds a rich creaminess, and we love the final topping of Thai basil and cilantro to add freshness.

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Mushroom chow mein

This Sichuan mushroom chow mein is simple and packs a flavor punch. Better (and quicker) than any chow mein you could get delivered, this veggie version is ready in less than 15 minutes. If you want to make it meaty, add cooked chicken strips.

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Slow-cooker short rib pho

Pho, a Vietnamese noodle soup, is laden with fragrant spices – star anise, five spice, black peppercorns, cinnamon – as well as garlic, ginger and fish sauce. Meat, rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, mint and lime juice all work in harmony to create what has to be one of the tastiest and most wholesome meals of all time.

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Soy-roasted vegetables with noodles





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Turkey and squash laksa

A traditional Malaysian dish, laksa is a speedy, sweet-and-sour coconut noodle soup that’s perfect for when you need something spicier to warm you through. This is made with cooked turkey, but you could also use leftover roast chicken.

Get the recipe for turkey and squash laksa here




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Summer rolls

Summer rolls are healthier than deep-fried spring rolls, perfect for a light snack and, best of all, very easy to make at home. Traditionally made with noodles, vegetables and shredded pork or prawns, these rolls are veggie but feel free to experiment with your fillings. Don’t forget a dipping sauce on the side too.

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Yakisoba

Learn this classic Japanese noodle dish and wheel it out when you want a satisfying, umami-rich dinner. This yakisoba is a speedy stir-fry of buckwheat noodles, pork and cabbage, but it’s easy to add your own preferred toppings such as a fried egg on top.

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