Are you a big fan of Chinese dishes? Well ditch the takeaway and follow our easy Chinese recipes to enjoy a homemade feast packed with flavour. From simple Chinese starters to share with family and friends to Chinese vegetarian recipes, we've got it all.
Aromatic and crunchy, this prawn noodle salad is packed with zest and spice. Only the noodles require cooking for this easy treat of a dish, however it is best made a day in advance if you prefer raw vegetables to be on the softer side.
You can’t go wrong with a classic chicken stir-fry. This simple recipe combines sticky soy sauce glazed chicken thighs, with plenty of veg, toasted cashews and noodles for dinner on the table in half an hour.
This tasty Asian-style chicken broth is full of aromatic, fresh flavours and you'll definitely be adding it to your 'cook again' list. The recipe serves four but it can be easily doubled, so you can have leftovers the next day.
This warming bowl of organic chicken stir-fry is a quick and super simple midweek meal. Experiment with the Asian flavours depending on what's in the storecupboard: swap the soy for sweet chilli sauce for added kick or for oyster sauce for depth of flavour
Celebrity chef Ken Hom shares a delicious recipe, perfect for a traditional Chinese banquet
Make this Asian-inspired salad as a side to enjoy alongside your favourite Thai dishes. Packed full of Vitamin C, the soy sauce, chilli sauce, honey, ginger and garlic make for a gorgeous dressing. Finish off with a sprinkling of crunchy sesame seeds.
Duck doesn't have to be slow-roasted and fancy to be delicious.
This finger-licking sweet-and-savoury chicken with steamed vegetables is seriously simple to make and perfect as a midweek meal. From prep to plate it only takes 30 minutes and is a lighter version of your favourite Chinese takeout.
This may look tricky but don’t be put off by the number of ingredients in the laksa paste
This quick and tasty recipe is known for being an excellent remedy when you're feeling under the weather, but we reckon this lovely, simple soup is a winner however you're feeling. The noodles add a tasty bit of bulk.
Here sliced chicken is coated in soy sauce and honey, then stir fried with broccoli, red pepper and spring onions, but in reality you can use any leftover cooked meat to create this Chinese-inspired dish.
Save the takeaway for another day and try this sticky stir-fried pork with rice or noodles. Sliced into strips, and marinaded in a sweet and tangy mix of honey, ginger, soy and sherry, pork is stir fried with vegetables and served with chilli and sesame seeds.
To make this speedy and fragrant Laksa, a spiced Malaysian coconut soup, first make a paste by blitzing shallots and aromatics, then it's just a question of adding stock and coconut milk to make a simmering broth for the chicken, beansprouts, and noodles.
If you're after a fresh and tasty stir-fry you can have ready in just a few minutes, this spring greens and chicken stir-fry is certainly up for the job. Tinned water chestnuts are what help this recipe stand up to your favourite Chinese takeaway.
A gorgeous slow-cooker recipe that is so simple, yet so tasty. Cooking the pork this way means that it is beautifully tender when it comes to serving, while the strong flavours have had time to meld together. Can also be frozen.
Create your own 'fakeaway' with this tasty stir-fry. Marinating the beef in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar and chilli flakes mix adds a real depth of flavour. Serve with steamed rice and add some extra coriander, if you like.
This Thai red curry with duck makes a special friday night dinner for four people. Tender pieces of breast are cooked with coconut milk, aubergine, and Thai red curry paste. Fragrant and aromatic, it is best served with steamed rice and lime wedges.
Get two of your 5-a-day in this quick and easy stir-fry recipe with broccoli, chillies and sesame seeds
These crunchy celeriac ribbons are a perfect alternative to traditional egg-noodles
You've heard of salt and pepper chips, but have you tried salt and pepper hash browns? Fry the frozen favourite with peppers, garlic and Chinese five-spice for crispy and golden hash browns. These are delicious served with crispy fried eggs for a weekend brunch treat.
Transform your Christmas leftovers into an aromatic spiced gammon dish, fragrant with ginger, Chinese five-spice and citrus.
We've taken the classic Chinese side, sesame prawn toast and added a crunchy, spicy cucumber salad on the side to make it a meal in its own right. Use your air-fryer for speed and extra crunch, but if you don't own one, you can still enjoy this recipe toasting the bread and grilling the topping – see tip, below.
Make use of your slow-cooker with this succulent slow-cooked Chinese pork. Pork shoulder is braised slowly in a sticky soy, ginger and chilli sauce until meltingly tender – serve with noodles, fresh coriander and a sprinkling of extra red chillies.
Chef Kwoklyn says: "As New Year dawns, families gather to indulge in food symbolising hopes for the year ahead. Spring rolls are among the favourites."
Chef Kwoklyn says: “Fish is a staple during New Year celebrations. The word for fish in Chinese sounds similar to the word for “surplus”, heralding a wish for good fortune in the coming year.”
Chef Kwoklyn says: “In the Chinese culture long noodles, often referred to as ‘long-life noodles’, represent a wish for a long prosperous life. Savour the rich flavour while embracing wishes for a year of health, happiness and prosperity.”
Chef Kwoklyn says: “As Chinese New Year unfolds, it’s customary to serve dumplings - symbols of wealth and prosperity. Their golden crescent shape resembles ancient Chinese gold ingots, promising fortune for the year ahead.”
Celebrate Chinese New Year with these simple spring rolls filled with ham, noodles and raw veg. These are great for making with the kids – let everyone customise their own for a fun celebratory feast.
A healthy take on a Chinese takeaway classic, this fakeaway is quick and easy to make
The chicken comes before the egg in this Chinese-inspired chicken and sweetcorn soup recipe. Perfect as a starter before a proper feast, this deceptively simple soup is as moreish as it gets. Dropping in beaten eggs towards the finish is a great kitchen hack.
Celebrate Lunar New Year with this zingy king prawns in ginger and garlic recipe from Kwan Ying