Aromatic spices meet tender turkey mince and crisp vegetables in flavour-packed stiry-fry. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish is perfect for a delicious weeknight meal, served with steamed jasmine rice and a squeeze of lime.
Speedy stir-fries to get you through the midweek madness
Nothing beats an easy, seasonal stir-fry. Whether your favourite is teriyaki chicken, pork, seafood or perhaps a vegetarian version, there’s a recipe here for everyone.
Sticky beef and eggplant udon noodles
This spicy dish heroes the thick and chewy Japanese noodle with beef and eggplant.
Chilli calamari stir-fry with squid ink
The unctuous texture of the ink with the crispness of the snap peas and garlic shoots make this dish by Viand's Annita Potter a textural delight. "The subtle garlic flavour that comes from the garlic shoots really plays a part in this stir-fry, emulating the garlic paste that’s fried off at the beginning and, if using, the deep-fried garlic added at the end.”
Sticky turkey stir-fry
If you're looking for an easy weeknight meal, this turkey stir-fry recipe is a simple and delicious option. Turkey mince is a great lean alternative to beef and pork mince while still being full of juicy flavour. The warm Japanese udon noodles make a delicious, chewy addition and the perfect thing to slurp up all that rich, sticky sauce.
Sri Lankan cabbage and roti stir-fry (kottu roti)
“Cabbage is your best friend in winter. It’s affordable, keeps for ages in the fridge and is so versatile. It can bulk up a soup, stir-fry or salad, takes no time to braise and tastes amazing roasted.”
Spicy rice cake, dumpling and greens stir-fry
Food writer Georgina Esdaile shares her Korean-style dumpling stir-fry.
Spiced lamb stir-fry with spring greens
Spring lamb and gut-loving greens are the main ingredients in this easy stir-fry.
Chicken pad kra pao (chilli basil stir-fry)
Weeknight dinner has never been easier thanks to this basil stir-fry recipe.
Quinoa cashew stir-fry with chilli and lime sauce
“This simple stir-fry is light, yet full of flavour and colour. The lime gives it an added zing that pairs well with the sweetness of the toasted cashews and crunchy vegetables. Meat eaters can add 200g of sliced chicken breast when frying the vegetables.”- DK Australia. This is an edited extract from Modern Australian Flexitarian (published by DK Australia, an imprint of Penguin Random house,$39.99).
Beef stir-fry with broccolini, shiitake and coconut rice
“Prep everything before you start to cook” - Shannon Bennett.
Shannon Bennett's quick stir-fried lamb fillet with crispy onions
Midweek meals are looking up thanks to this fast and fabulous recipes from Melbourne super-chef, Shannon Bennett.
Matt Moran's stir-fried pork mince with zucchini and mint
“This super-fast dish takes less than 15 minutes to prep and cook.”
Stir-fried noodles, sausages and broccolini
Tasty and easy, this is super-quick to whip up. Recipe by Ben Cooper, from Chin Chin restaurant.
Crispy tofu stir-fry with charred sugar snaps
There is no better way to hit the reset button (and fast!), than with this healthy, vegetarian tofu dish by Jamie Oliver.
Chicken basil stir-fry
"Quicker than a trip to your local take-away, and a lot nicer, this is my fakeaway number one. It’s tasty, fast and easy. Friday nights sorted." - Tenina Holder.