The taste.com team’s all-time favourite stir-fry recipes
The ultimate in quick and easy dinners, stir-fries are the perfect go-to dishes for busy weeknights.
In this article, all members of the taste.com.au team share their favourite stir-fry recipes, from teriyaki beef to a healthier version of chow mein noodles.
Art Director Sam describes this “quick and easy” stir-fry as “packed with flavour”, adding: “The Thai basil really makes it, as does serving it topped with a fried egg!”
Pumpkin and zucchini sweet soy stir-fry
“This recipe, with its sweet sticky sauce, is a recreation of one of my favourite dishes from my local Thai restaurant,” says Content Producer Marina. “I think it’s pretty spot on!”
Spicy sambal noodles with omelette
Chief Sub-Editor Alex says: “This is a quick and easy stir-fry which is addictive thanks to the sticky kecap manis and spicy sambal sauce. The egg omelette cooks so quickly and is a nice variation to a meat stir-fry.”
Vegetarian quinoa and sweet potato fried rice
Digital Editor Rebecca says: “This fried rice is a fantastic vegetarian option because it’s really hearty and filling.”
Sweet and sour pork mince stir fry
“I always end up stewing the meat in my stir-fry,” admits Digital Editor Bec, “but with mince I never have a problem. My kids love sweet and sour so two birds, one stone.”
Stir-fry lamb with chilli & mint
This dish is “easy for weeknights and delicious”, according to Creative Director Harmony. “The combination of mint and chilli is great and I always want seconds.”
Chilli prawn and zoodle stir-fry
Digital Food Director Amira says of this dish: “Low in carbs, high in flavour and the honey, ginger, garlic combo is simply divine!”
Food contributor Kim says: “Stir-fries for me have to be saucy, delicious (of course) and super-easy. With only three steps, this recipe is on high rotation in my house.”
Art Director Tash loves “noodles, pork and chilli” so says that this noodle dish “ticks all the boxes” for her.
Food Director Michelle: “A week doesn’t go by without me making these fresh, light and tasty weeknight wonders. I love the fact that they are super quick and easy to make after coming home from work, best of all everyone including the kids can have fun filling their own lettuce leaves.”
Executive Editor Dani labels this dish as “fast, no-fuss and packed with flavour”, saying that it’s “great for lunches the next day, too”.
Social Media and Content Producer Steph describes this quick and easy dish as “better than takeaway”.
“I love this recipe,” says Digital Director Laura. “It’s proof that you can take an old classic and put a fresh and healthy spin on it.”
If you’re looking for a stir-fry that’s a little bit different, Video and Social Manager Jade urges you to “whip this one up! The eggplant soaks up all the flavours and Sichuan peppercorns add a tingly kick of spice.”
Originally published as The taste.com team’s all-time favourite stir-fry recipes