Takeaway is always a tempting option.
But if you’re trying to stick to a budget, the convenience of having someone else feed the family can very quickly add up.
These five simple “fakeaway” recipes bring the takeaway vibes at a fraction of the cost.
A wok of just-cooked vegan Hokkien mee. Hokkien noodles with green cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, tofu and a thick dark and sweet soy sauce. Ready in 30 minutes. (ABC News: Hetty Lui McKinnon)
A beloved stir-fried noodle dish that’s on the table in 30 minutes and is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
This vegan Hokkien mee has plenty of flavour, thanks to the umami-rich vegetables and the mix of sauces that coat them and the soft chewy noodles.
Julia Busuttil Nishimura always keeps flathead fillets in the freezer for her “just in case” beer-battered fish burgers.
The fillets defrost quickly, cook super-fast and are popular with kids and adults alike, especially when they’re piled onto soft rolls with a refreshing yoghurt tartare sauce.
Frozen dumplings and vegetable stock form the basis of this hot and sour soup. (ABC News: Hetty Lui McKinnon)
Frozen dumplings are an excellent weeknight workhorse and they shine in this recipe.
They’re served in a hot and sour broth that perfectly merges Chinese wonton soup with Thai tom yum soup.
A tray of just-baked sticky chicken wings on a tray, sprinkled with chopped parsley and ready for serving. (ABC News: Lina Jebeile)
Transform humble (and affordable) chicken wings into something special with pomegranate molasses, honey, garlic and a touch of warm spices.
They’re irresistibly sticky and will have the family licking their fingers and reaching for more.
Jalfrezi is an easy stir-fried meal with plenty of chicken and vegetables. (ABC News: Zain Ayub)
This satisfying dish that is a great replacement for a take-away curry and comes together quickly.
The sticky tomato-heavy sauce hugs each bite of tender chicken thigh. It’s perfect paired simply with roti, pita bread or rice.
