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26 stir-fry recipes to make on busy weeknights

Put down that takeaway menu!

Don’t bother with ordering takeaway, these flash-in-the-pan stir-fries will be on the table before you can say, “I’d like to order”. Stir fry recipes are a staple in most Aussie households, and these are as easy as they get.

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Use the vegies getting wilted in your crisper, pull out some meat to defrost and get started on a dinner that the whole family will enjoy. If you do it right, you’ll have leftovers for lunch the next day!

clariss's hokkien noodle recipe

Clarissa Feildel’s Hokkien noodle recipe will take your stir fry to the next level, but the beauty of this dish is that, depending on your family’s tastes, you can easily swap some ingredients to satisfy everyone. Swap chicken for pork or gai lan for bok choy – this dish is as versatile as it gets.

This tasty stir-fry is perfect for those frantic evenings when you only have 15 minutes up your sleeve to get dinner on the table. Simple and fresh, you can add as much spice as your taste buds can handle!

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clarissas nasi goreng with fried egg on top on bright green hexagonal plates

Fragrant, fiery and full of flavour, Clarissa’s Nasi Goreng recipe is a classic Indonesian fried rice with a personal twist. Packed with punchy aromatics, a hint of spice and that irresistible ‘just-one-more-bite’ depth, it’s the perfect balance of comfort food and street-food excitement. 

Honey sesame prawn stir-fry

It’s a rainbow of flavours as the colourful crunch of snow peas and yellow capsicum meet the sweet succulence of classic honey and garlic prawns.

beef and black bean stir fry with snap peas and chili on top in scalloped pink bowl

This is the ultimate takeaway dish, and now, you can make it easily at home yourself! Make extra sauce to refrigerate for later use. This will be your new favourite weeknight dinner.

Tofu, lemongrass and Vietnamese mint stir-fry

Vegetarian or not, you’ll love this zingy noodle dish with healthy tofu and nuts, topped with fragrant fresh herbs. It’s the Vietnamese mint that will keep you going back for seconds, and thirds!

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Port fillet makes this a high-protein, low-fat weeknight meal. Use rice as your base, and fill up your bowl with a healthy dose of delicious stir-fried veggies. The best part is, it’s a one-pan meal! No need to fluff around with different kitchen appliances, just get out your wok, and get dinner on the table.

green beans with minced pork in a white bowl with grass background

If your green beans are a bit sad and wilted, this bean and minced pork combination will have them looking absolutely delectable. Pair with fresh chilli and a whole lot of coriander for a flavour-packed dinner.

singapore noodles in black bowl with slice of lemon the side

Recreate this classic dish yourself with Clarissa Feildel’s guidance. Add marinated pork filet, shitake mushrooms and eggs to your Singapore noodles with prawns for the perfect umami combination.

steak stir fry with noodles and tongs in it

A steak stir fry is ideal for when you need to use up leftovers in the fridge. Throw in some snow peas and easy-to-cook noodles, and you’ve got the perfect dinner for one.

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This pork stir-fry is proof that a solo dinner can be fast, delicious, and mess-free.

The best part? It all comes together in under 25 minutes in a single pan, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you want something homemade but low effort.

Beef stir fry

While this may look like a normal stir fry, it’s got a unique citrus edge. The bright flavour of mandarin creates a resonant aroma and a sharp, delicious punch.

Nasi goreng

This colourful mix of rice, coriander, chilli, egg and shallot will brighten up your dinner table. Nasi goreng directly translates to ‘fried rice’, and makes for the perfect dish when you’ve got lots of leftover ingredients going bad in the fridge.

Simple stir-fry

Cheat your way to an easy dinnertime with pre-cut meat and veg, and store-bought noodles – nobody will know. And, it tastes just as good as any takeaway noodle dish!

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Chill jam chicken and cashew stir-fry

Roll out big flavours in a flash with this chicken feast – salty, sweet, garlicky, and with the unmistakable zing of Thai basil. Sprinkle cashews on top for a nutty hit in each bite.

Fresh and fragrant, this white fish dish is big on green ingredients – from chilli and zucchini to pak choy and lemongrass. It’s a great go-to when you want to eat light.

Chicken and lime stir fry with snow peas, red cabbage and sesame seeds on top in a circular cast iron pot with spoon on top.

A ready-to-cook stir-fry mix is an easy, yummy way to eat more vegies. It’s got the whole rainbow in a bowl! Pair your vegetables with a lime and sesame chicken for the perfect flavour combination.

Chilli lime prawn and cashew stir-fry

Who doesn’t love prawns for dinner? The combo of kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce), lime juice and rice wine vinegar gives this quick, fresh meal a sticky, zingy hit. Yum!

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Satay pork noodle stir-fry

Satay has always been beloved for a delicious dinner flavour. With a good mix of vegetables and just a hint of chilli heat, this filling pork satay stir-fry is set to become your next family favourite.

Mongolian lamb broccolini stir-fry

Lamb and vegies coated in a rich and aromatic sauce that takes less than an hour to dish up – what’s not to love? This ‘fakeaway’ version of the Aussie Chinese dish doesn’t come on a sizzling plate, but it tastes just as delicious.

chicken hokkien noodles

Who doesn’t love a chewy Hokkien noodle? This super-simple stir-fry will be ready in under 30 minutes. This dish takes a ‘fakeaway’ to new heights with a fun serving idea. Use takeaway boxes, and your family will be none the wiser!

large bowl of noodles with prawn and pork and chopsticks on the side

This 30-minute stir-fry recipe is all you need to put big smiles on everyone’s faces after a hard day at work and school. With rice noodles, pork fillet, prawns and lot’s of vegies, this dish really puts the YUM in Tom Yum.

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eggplant stir fry strips of eggplant in oval blue dish with rice and vegies on the side

Clarissa Feildel has done it again, showing us one of her family recipes that is both heartwarming and ridiculously tasty. This Nyonya eggplant recipe that was passed down from her mum is quick, easy and perfect for those nights where protein is giving you the ick.

mushrooms in one bowl and tomato and egg stir fry in another bowl with greens on the side

These two dishes will both take under 30 minutes to make and will give all the vegetarians in the house their new favourite dinner! A secret ingredient in the tomato and egg stir fry may confuse some, but trust us, it’s definitely the right addition.

Honey sesame king prawns

A clever twist on the classic, this dish is part salad, part stir-fry! The vegies don’t get cooked so keep their delicious crunch and freshness. Served with crispy prawns in a zingy dressing, they’re a surefire hit on your table!

Amazingly aromatic, this Thai-inspired dish features tender pork, fluffy rice and a sweet chilli dressing whipped up by you.

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