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40 sensational stir-fries

Get the wok fired up, and bowls at the ready!
bowl of lamb and black bean stir fry

When it comes to quick weeknight dinners, it’s hard to look past the humble stir-fry. Whether you like it packed full of tender lamb, grilled chicken or juicy prawns, we’ve got a recipe for you. You’ll also find options here for those following a meat-free diet, with dishes packed full of fresh vegies and fragrant Asian spices. Scroll through and see what appeals to you for dinner tonight. Time to get that wok fired up, and bowls at the ready!

sweet & soy pork

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Sweet and soy pork

Sweet and soy pork

A little bit sweet, a little bit salty and completely delicious.

thai basil chicken and snake bean stir-fry

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Thai basil chicken and snake bean stir-fry

Thai basil chicken and snake bean stir-fry

This quick & easy stir fry is a simple weeknight meal. You’ll love fragrant Thai basil, tender chicken and snake beans with cashews for added texture.

Chilli chicken stir-fry

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Chilli chicken stir-fry

Chilli chicken stir-fry

Quick, easy and absolutely delicious, this stir-fry chicken recipe is sure to become your go-to weeknight meal. We like ours with plenty of red chillies, but you can customise it to your taste.

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Lamb and black bean stir-fry

Lamb and black bean stir-fry

The whole family will love this quick and easy lamb stir-fry with plenty of fresh green veg and a rich Chinese black bean sauce.

Prawn sang choy bow

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Prawn sang choy bow

Crisp lettuce cups, juicy prawns, zesty lime, chilli and ginger make every mouthful of prawn sang choy bow a delight. Use baby lettuce leaves to serve this as finger food at a cocktail party.

lemon grass chicken with vermicelli salad

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Lemongrass chicken with vermicelli salad

Lemongrass chicken with vermicelli salad

Fresh, spicy and full of flavour.

PORK LARB WITH RICE NOODLES

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Pork with rice noodles

If you’re looking for something quick and easy for a mid-week family meal, look no further than our pork with rice noodles. Adjust the chilli for heat, and it can be on the table in under half an hour.

HONEY CHICKEN WITH BUK CHOY AND SESAME

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Honey chicken with buk choy and sesame

Honey chicken with buk choy and sesame

If you pop the chicken in the marinade in the morning, this dish can be on the table in under 30 minutes. Chicken thigh fillets are better than the breast for this dish as the thigh meat is more tender and juicy.

Teriyaki chicken udon noodles with choy sum

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Teriyaki chicken udon noodles with choy sum

Teriyaki chicken udon noodles with choy sum

This tasty chicken noodle stir-fry is a great way to use up leftover vegies, and you can substitute for whatever you have on hand. Quick, healthy and budget-friendly.

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Gai lan and mushroom five-spice stir-fry

Gai lan and mushroom five-spice stir-fry

Gai lan (or Chinese broccoli), enoki mushrooms and udon noodles combine for a delicious vegetarian stir-fry.

capsicum, chilli and hoisin chicken

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Capsicum, chilli and hoisin chicken

Capsicum, chilli and hoisin chicken

Fresh produce and a few pantry staples are all you need for this delicious hoisin chicken stir-fry.

Tamarind beef stir fry recipe

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Tamarind beef stir fry with kohlrabi salad

Tamarind beef stir fry with kohlrabi salad

This fragrant beef stir fry recipe similar to a Thai beef salad, but makes use of Vietnamese mint and coriander roots and stalks which minimises waste and maximises flavour!

prawn stir fry noodle

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Honey prawn stir-fry

Honey prawn stir-fry

Stir-fried prawns are tossed through sweet honey and soy sauce and are served with thick rice noodles for a filling, delicious and healthy family dinner idea.

fish with stir fry vegetables

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Ginger fish stir-fry

Ginger fish stir-fry

This fragrant fish stir-fry with wilted leafy greens and fluffy rice is perfect for quick midweek dinners.

sticky thai pork recipe

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Sticky Thai pork

Sticky Thai pork

This easy recipe can be on the table in half an hour! With flavour-packed Thai-style pork mince, served up with vermicelli noodles in a bowl, it’s sure to be a hit. Sprinkle peanuts on top for added texture.

Sweet and sour pork

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Sweet and sour pork

Sweet and sour pork

Our take on the Cantonese-classic.

Sichuan-style gai lan and pork mince

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Sichuan-style gai lan and pork mince

Spice up tonight’s dinner with this Sichuan-style gai lan and pork mince.

Beef stir fry

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Hoisin beef stir-fry

Hoisin beef stir-fry

If you marinate the meat overnight, this dish can be on the dinner table even faster. All you need do is slice the vegies before cooking.

sesame chicken stir-fry

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Sesame chicken stir-fry

Sesame chicken stir-fry

sesame, ginger and pork stir-fry

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Sesame, ginger and pork stir-fry

Sesame, ginger and pork stir-fry

STIR-FRIED SPICY SQUID AND OCTOPUS

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Stir-fried spicy squid and octopus

Stir-fried spicy squid and octopus

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Tofu and sugar snap pea stir-fry

Enjoy this healthy, flavoursome and nourishing tofu and sugar snap pea stir-fry for dinner with the family tonight!

Chicken meatball noodle stir-fry

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Chicken meatball noodle stir-fry

One-wok dinners are a mid-week blessing, this chicken meatball noodle stir fry is bound to become a firm favourite.

Teriyaki salmon stir-fry

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Teriyaki salmon stir-fry

Teriyaki salmon stir-fry

STIR-FRIED PRAWN OMELETTE

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Stir-fried prawn omelette

Stir-fried prawn omelette

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Sesame pork stir-fry

Sesame pork stir-fry

Mixed Mushroom Stir-Fry

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Mixed mushroom stir-fry

Packed full of texture, this mixed mushroom stir-fry is cooked in a fragrant Asian sauce to create a flavour-packed vegetarian dish in no time at all. Serve with steamed rice or on the side of your favourite meat dish for a complete meal.

Vietnamese pork stir-fry

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Vietnamese pork stir-fry

Vietnamese pork stir-fry

This quick stir-fry is all about the heat and the crunch. Accompanied with steamed rice, this recipe is an ideal mid-week dinner plan.

larb gai (spicy chicken salad)

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Larb gai (spicy chicken salad)

Larb gai (spicy chicken salad)

Not for the faint-hearted.

stir-fried thai chicken

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Stir-fried thai chicken

Stir-fried thai chicken

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Stir-fried beef and mixed mushrooms

Stir-fried beef and mixed mushrooms

Mixed mushrooms add flavour, texture and complexity to this spicy beef and noodle stir-fry, as well as a welcome boost of important nutrients. Winning all round.

Stir-Fried baby clams with black beans

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Stir-fried baby clams with black beans

Stir-fried baby clams with black beans

Tossed with black beans and hot and fragrant spices, these fresh clams really shine as a meal starter or side with asian-inspired honey, soy and oyster sauce.

Seafood and udon noodle stir-fry

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Seafood and udon noodle stir-fry

Seafood and udon noodle stir-fry

broccolini, brown rice and sesame stir-fry

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Broccolini, brown rice and sesame stir-fry

Broccolini, brown rice and sesame stir-fry

Chopped macadamias add crunch to this colourful, healthy stir-fry.

stir-fry hoisin lamb and vegetables

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Stir-fry hoisin lamb and vegetables

A super fast and easy stir-fried hoisin lamb and vegetables dish.

THAI SPICY BEEF & NOODLE STIR-FRY

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Thai spicy beef & noodle stir-fry

Fragrant and spicy Thai beef and noodle stir-fry.

stir-fried beef with hokkien noodles

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Stir-fried beef with hokkien noodles

Asian-style stir-fried beef with thin hokkien noodles.

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Stir-fried pumpkin, water spinach and tomatoes

Stir-fried pumpkin, water spinach and tomatoes

Light, fresh and tasty, this beautiful vegetarian pumpkin stir-fry is full of nutrients. Enjoy on the side of a dinner spread or on it’s own with some steamed rice.

Delicious stir-fries

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Stir-fried eggplant, tofu and mushrooms

Stir-fried eggplant, tofu and mushrooms

Feed the family with this fresh wholesome stir-fried eggplant, tofu and mushrooms – super quick and simple, and loaded with delicious Asian flavour!

prawn and noodle stir-fry

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Prawn and noodle stir-fry

A super fast and easy prawn and noodle stir-fry that is great for busy evenings.

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