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Chicken egg-fried rice is a quick, easy and cheap way to use up leftovers. Perfect for late-night meals or dinner in a hurry.

Each serving provides 702 kcal, 4g protein, 79g carbohydrates (of which 11g sugars), 24g fat (of which 5g saturates), 6g fibre and 3.5g salt.

Chicken egg-fried rice

vegetable oil

egg,

spring onions, sliced

grams/1¾oz frozen peas

pouch microwavable rice

chicken

sesame oil

tbsp dark soy sauce

This ultimate burger recipe is simple and deluxe – you'll never make a homemade burger the same way again! Well-seasoned, high quality beef, fresh, crisp toppings and a cracking special sauce will outshine any fast food version.

The ultimate homemade burger

225 grams–250 grams/8–9 ounces beef mince, 15% fat

level tsp salt

black pepper

brioche burger bun (cut side toasted)

tbsp tomato ketchup

mayonnaise

gherkin, finely chopped

red onion, finely chopped

tbsp dill

smoked streaky bacon, cooked

mature cheddar

Little Gem lettuce

beef tomato

Ellis Barrie shows you how to make an insanely good beef burger

Make it easy: Banging burger

Vegetable kormas can be quick, easy, cheap to make. Kerry makes easy naans with her children to go with the lovely, mild veggie curry.

Each serving provides 479 kcal, 17g protein, 82g carbohydrates (of which 12g sugars), 7g fat (of which 4g saturates), 8g fibre and 2g salt.




Veggie korma with naan

190 grams/6½oz rice

coconut oil

onion, finely chopped

garlic cloves, finely chopped

thumb ginger, grated

broccoli, chopped into florets

green beans

carrot,

baby corn

250 grams/9 ounces natural yoghurt

tsp cumin

tsp garam masala

tsp turmeric

tsp mild curry powder

tomato purée

vegetable stock cube

150 grams/ 5½oz plain flour,

75 grams/2¾oz Greek-style yoghurt

tsp baking powder

salt

Kerry Whelpdale makes a vegetable korma with flatbreads

How to eat more veg: korma with Kerry Whelpdale

Who knew it was so easy to make your own prawn toast? This simple, speedy recipe will become a fakeaway favourite, dipped in this no-fuss sweet chilli sauce.

Prawn toast with quick sweet chilli sauce

red chilli, seeds in, finely chopped

tbsp red wine vinegar

tbsp soft light brown sugar

tbsp light soy sauce,

tsp dark soy sauce

grams/3½oz raw peeled king prawns

garlic clove, crushed

grams/⅓oz coriander,

spring onions,

tsp sesame oil

tsp cornflour

caster sugar

tbsp sesame seeds

sea salt and black pepper

3–4 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil, for frying

Crunchy, fiery and full of umami flavours – these  veggie Singapore noodles are mouth-wateringly good.

Vegetarian Singapore fried noodles

100 grams/3½oz dried rice vermicelli noodles

½ medium red onion,

Chinese leaf, green cabbage or spring greens, trimmed and thinly shredded

1–1½ tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil

chives onions

tsp medium curry powder

powder,

tbsp light soy sauce

½ tsp dark soy sauce

½ tsp sesame oil

The secret of good chips is to cook them twice at two different temperatures, so you will need a deep pan and a thermometer for this recipe.

The best chips you have ever tasted

large potatoes, preferably Maris Piper

sunflower oil,

sea salt

malt vinegar

Sweet and sour chicken with traditional crispy chicken – quite simply the best way to eat this takeaway classic and always a hit with the family. Serve with steamed rice.

Sweet and sour chicken Hong Kong style

sugar

tbsp cornflour

tsp black pepper

2–3 tbsp mixed sesame seeds,

½ red onion,

½ green pepper,

fresh root ginger,

2–3 garlic cloves, bashed and roughly sliced

pineapple

vegetable oil,

coriander,

tbsp rice vinegar vinegar

tbsp brown sugar

½ tbsp dark soy sauce

Tom Kerridge's amazing fried chicken recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings for juicy, smoky, spicy fast food. Match it with  <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/coleslaw_68108">coleslaw</a> for a touch of nostalgia. 

Fried chicken

chicken thighs

500 milliliters/18fl oz buttermilk

grams/3½oz plain flour

grams/1¾oz cornflour

tsp ground dried oregano

tsp chilli powder

tsp ground dried sage

basil

marjoram

tsp white pepper

tsp table salt

tbsp sweet paprika

tbsp smoked paprika

tsp onion salt

garlic powder

oil,

Cook this authentic Chinese chow mein noodle stir-fry in less than ten minutes, adding any crisp seasonal vegetables you fancy.

Each serving provides 580 kcal, 49g protein, 67g carbohydrates (of which 8.5g sugars), 11g fat (of which 2g saturates), 7g fibre and 3.3g salt.

Easy chicken chow mein

egg noodles

300 grams/11 ounces skinless chicken breast

five-spice powder

tsp chilli sauce (optional)

tbsp groundnut oil

red pepper, seeds removed and thinly sliced

bean sprouts

spring onion, sliced lengthways

Ching He Huang demonstrates the easy classic chicken stir-fry.

Chicken chow mein

Make this takeaway favourite at home with our quick and easy Singapore noodle recipe.

Singapore-style noodles

tbsp grated fresh root ginger

red chilli, de-seeded, finely chopped

fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced

100 grams/3½oz smoked bacon, finely chopped

red pepper, de-seeded and sliced

carrot

beansprouts

100 grams/3½oz leftover chicken, shredded

rice

tsp crushed dried chillies

tbsp oyster sauce

tbsp clear rice vinegar or cider vinegar

spring onions, sliced lengthways

Ching He Huang cooks up a speedy healthy bowl of spicy noodles.

Singapore noodles

This delicious beef salad is healthy and quick to prepare - perfect for a midweek supper.


Sweet and tangy chilli beef

lemon juice

tbsp orange juice

tsp groundnut oil

honey (to taste)

cucumber,

green chilli, de-seeded, finely chopped

beef fillet,

Shaoxing rice wine

dried chilli flakes

tsp light soy sauce

white pepper

baby spinach leaves, washed

pak choi, green stem variety, washed and sliced

mango, peeled, stone removed, flesh finely diced

This quick and easy salt and pepper chicken recipe is a classic that's wonderful as a party nibble or a main course served with steamed rice and vegetables.

Salt and pepper chicken

60 grams/2¼oz cornflour

tbsp Chinese five-spice powder

tbsp black pepper,

200 milliliters/7fl oz vegetable oil, plus 1 tbsp

boneless, skinless, chicken thighs,

spring onions, thinly sliced

red finger chilli, thinly sliced

garlic cloves, crushed

Make a party nibble or just a takeaway classic with Hersha's salt and pepper chicken.

Make It Easy: Salt and pepper chicken

These spicy Jamaican patties are a traditional staple in the Caribbean. They make a great picnic or barbecue addition.

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