Dinner ideas

48 creative ways with noodles

Soups, salads, stir-fries and more.
Mongolian beef noodle stir fry

Update your dinner repertoire with these easy and delicious noodle recipes. There’s everything from warming, Japanese-style soups and light, fresh salads to all the classic noodle stir-fries you love.

There are dozens of noodle varieties and many more ways to use them, so if you’re stuck with which noodle type is right for your dish, these creative ideas will get you started. Woks at the ready…

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Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

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Chicken and ginger noodle soup

Chicken and ginger noodle soup

Bursting with fragrant Chinese flavours, this ginger and soy spiced broth with thin vermicelli noodles and shredded poached chicken makes a tasty meal

Tuna and soba noodle salad

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Tuna and soba noodle salad

Tuna and soba noodle salad

Light and fresh, this seared tuna and soba noodle salad is packed full of flavour from the zesty coriander dressing.

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Peanut and sesame tofu with stir-fried greens

Peanut and sesame tofu with stir-fried greens

Crispy fried tofu lighted-coated in a peanut and nori mixture that gives texture and flavour providing a lovely contrast to fresh noodles and greens.

Chicken laksa

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Chicken laksa

Chicken laksa

Spicy chicken noodle soup, chicken laksa is like soul food with fire. Quick, easy and nourishing, this is the perfect hump day dinner.

pumpkin and eggplant with chilli and thai basil

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Pumpkin and eggplant with chilli and Thai basil

Pumpkin and eggplant with chilli and Thai basil

Stir-fried pumpkin and eggplant with noodles, spiced with chilli and Thai basil, makes a fabulous meat-free dinner.

Mongolian beef noodle stir fry

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Mongolian beef recipe with hokkien noodles

Mongolian beef recipe with hokkien noodles

This mild beef stir-fry with rich sauce is a popular Chinese takeaway dish in Australia. Hokkien noodles soak up flavour for an easy weeknight meal.

beef chow mein

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Beef chow mein

Beef chow mein

Packed with minced beef and fresh veg it’s no wonder this noodle stir-fry is a favourite takeaway you can now create in the comfort of your own home.

singapore noodles

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Singapore noodles

Singapore noodles

Complete with prawns, shredded chicken and distinctive curry, this simple Singapore noodle stir-fry comes together in a matter of minutes.

chicken noodle soup

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Chicken noodle soup

Chicken noodle soup is the perfect comfort food for the cooler weather or sickness but is also light enough to be enjoyed all year round.

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Miso eggplant and noodle salad

Miso eggplant and noodle salad

This delicious noodle salad recipe is served with light Japanese udon noodles, grilled miso eggplant and healthy edamame for a quick lunch or dinner.

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Thermomix spaghetti ramenaise

Thermomix spaghetti ramenaise

Pork mince flavoured with miso paste, shiitake mushroom and ginger and served with ramen noodles for a Japanese twist on the classic family meal.

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Beef pad see ew

Beef pad see ew

This classic stir-fried noodle dish is one of the most popular Thai takeaway dishes – now you can make it yourself. Rice noodles, tangy sauce and beef

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How to make pork laksa with five ingredients

Five ingredient pork laksa

This simple pork laksa can be made in your slow cooker with only five ingredients to create a rich and flavourful meal.

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 served with thick rice noodles for a filling, and healthy family dinner idea.

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Air fryer vegetable spring rolls

Air fryer vegetable spring rolls

Make these deliciously crunchy vegie spring rolls from scratch and cook them in your Airfryer for the ultimate cruch with less oil involved.

Chicken, Noodle and Cashew Stir-fry

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Chicken and cashew noodle stir-fry

Chicken and cashew noodle stir-fry

Chicken and cashew are beautifully paired in this quick and easy stir fry with noodles in a simple marinade from oyster and sweet chilli sauces

BRAISED HONEY AND SOY PORK FILLET STEAKS

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Braised honey and soy pork fillet steaks

Braised honey and soy pork fillet steaks

Tender braised pork fillets with a dark and rich soy sauce marinade is served on a bed of fresh gai lan and hokkien noodles for a satisfying meal.

Chicken pho

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Chicken pho (Pho Ga)

Chicken pho (Pho Ga)

Made with an aromatic broth enriched with chicken, root vegetables and spices and cooked in your slow cooker to develop the flavours.

Pork and ramen noodles

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Pork and ramen noodles

Pork and ramen noodles

A popular fast food in the many ramen bars in Japan, they are also a diet staple for students. ‘Ramen’ is the name of noodle, as well as the name of the dish.

hokkien mee with beef

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Hokkien mee with beef

Hokkien mee with beef

This authentic hokkien mee with beef, broccoli and chilli is a mouth-watering noodle dish that will be on your table in no time.

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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.

PORK LARB WITH RICE NOODLES

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Pork with rice noodles

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.

LEMON GRASS CHICKEN WITH CHILLI DIPPING SAUCE

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Lemongrass chicken with chilli dipping sauce

Lemongrass chicken with chilli dipping sauce

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Miso beef short rib & pumpkin hotpot

Miso beef short rib & pumpkin hotpot

This hot pot of slow cooked beef short rib and kent pumpkin is the ideal warm and comforting winter meal.

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.

char kway teow

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Char kway teow

Char kway teow

Spice it your way.

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Eggplant noodle salad with smoked trout

Eggplant noodle salad with smoked trout

A delicious noodle salad you’ll love.

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.

pad thai recipe womens weekly

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Perfect pad Thai

Perfect pad Thai

A modern favourite.

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Pineapple pork stirfry

Pineapple pork stir-fry

A little bit sweet and a little bit spicy.

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Beef chow mein

Beef chow mein

No more waiting for delivery.

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Yum-yum dan dan noodles

Yum-yum dan dan noodles

Spice up your noodle game.

Chicken pho

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Chicken pho (Pho Ga)

Chicken pho (Pho Ga)

Set and forget for an aromatic noodle soup.

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Beef pad see ew

Beef pad see ew

No need for takeaway!

Mongolian beef noodle stir fry

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Mongolian beef with noodles

Mongolian beef with noodles

It’s all about that sauce.

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.

asian-style omelettes with glass noodles

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Asian-style omelettes with glass noodles

Asian-style omelettes with glass noodles

If you love omelettes and are partial to a bit of heat, try this Asian-style delight. It is quick, easy and delicious. The heat in chillies comes from a chemical known as capsaicin. Chillies also contain high levels of antioxidants, so fire up!

Seafood and udon noodle stir-fry

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Seafood and udon noodle stir-fry

Seafood and udon noodle stir-fry

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Pork and tofu rice noodles

Pork and tofu rice noodles

Stir-fry your taste buds to heaven with this staple Asian noodle dish of pork, tofu and beans with chunks of capsicum and oyster mushrooms. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

Miso udon soup

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Miso udon soup

Packing a classic savoury Japanese punch, this warming and nourishing miso udon soup is head and shoulders above any other ‘just add hot water’ concoctions you can buy.

easy noodle recipes

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Roast pork and noodle soup

Our roast pork noodle soup makes the perfect light lunch or dinner you’ll want to try again and again. Even better, this versatile recipe can be mixed up with chicken, beef or prawns, if you prefer.

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Zucchini and tofu noodles with coriander pesto

Fuel your body with wholesome zucchini and tofu noodles and coriander pesto – a delicious combination full of nourishing goodness!

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One−pot poached chicken with soba noodles

Fresh, simple and nourisihing. This one−pot wonder with wholesome poached chicken and soba noodles makes the perfect dinner idea for the cooler nights.

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Miso eggplant and noodle salad

Miso eggplant and noodle salad

A quick and tasty lunch.

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Prawn and fish balls with ginger broth and noodles

Prawn and fish balls with ginger broth and noodles

Create this beautiful Asian-style soup at home in no time at all. The fragrant broth is the perfect base for hearty homemade prawn and fish balls and thick Udon noodles.

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Noodle salad with ginger-rubbed beef

Noodle salad with ginger-rubbed beef

This tasty Asian fusion noodle dish is packed full of veggies and delicious ginger spiced flash-fried beef. Perfect for lunch or a quick weeknight dinner. And it’s suitable for diabetics.

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Miso broth with tamari pumpkin and noodles

Warm up with this wholesome nourishing miso broth with tamari pumpkin and noodles. The perfect combination for a meat-free dinner idea.

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Soba noodle salad with fried prawns

Soba noodle salad with fried prawns

Super quick to throw together, This delicious Asian-inspired prawn and noodle salad recipe is brilliant served with a sesame dressing for a flavour-packed dinner.

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