In Chinese culture, long noodles symbolise longevity and a long life, especially when eaten without breaking them. This recipe’s noodles have nutty sesame flavours.

Garlic chilli & sesame lo-mein noodles

Serves 2

Ingredients

2 Tbsp (30ml) olive oil
1 onion, sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4cm ginger, peeled and grated
1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped + extra for garnish (optional)
1 packet (125g) sugar snap peas
¼ cup (60ml) teriyaki sauce
3 Tbsp (45ml) hoisin sauce
¼ cup (60ml) soy sauce
125g long egg noodles, cooked according to packet instructions
3 Tbsp (45ml) white sesame seeds, toasted
Handful coriander, to serve 

Method

1. Heat olive oil in a wok or deep pan over high heat. Stir-fry the onion and red pepper for about 4-5 minutes. 
2. Add garlic, ginger, chilli and sugar snaps. Sauté for another 5-8 minutes, tossing regularly. 
3. Add teriyaki-, hoisin-, and soy sauces. Turn off the heat. 
4. Toss the cooked egg noodles through the sauce and top with sesame seeds, coriander and extra chilli if you dare. 

Recipe & styling: Lichelle May
Photography by: Zhann Solomons

Also read: 4 ways with 2-minute noodles 

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TikTok is the go-to for trying fun new recipes and cooking techniques – and to check out the latest dances, of course! From the best roasted sweet potatoes to a yummy croissant sandwich, we saw, tried and loved these viral FoodTok recipes. 

Beef birria 

Take your tastebuds on a culinary journey with the traditional Mexican dish called birria. But what is birria? It’s slow-cooked tender beef in a rich chilli sauce. This hearty dish has been flooding our ‘For you’ page as birria tacos and birria toasties, making our mouths water one scroll at a time. We tried it and it’s as juicy and flavourful as it looks online. Impress your friends with these two yummy Mexican meals. 

Birria Taco recipe 

@dansfoodforthought Replying to @Isabela Eastwell Birria Tacos Tutorial & yes you can do this in a slow cooker but just make sure you sear the meat off first. Full recipe below INGREDIENTS 3 beef short ribs 900g boneless beef chuck 5 ancho chilies 5 guajillo chilies 2 chilies de arbol 1.5L beef stock 1 cinnamon stick 5 bay leaves 1 tbsp coriander powder 2 tbsp dried oregano chopped Cracked black pepper ½ tsp 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 large brown/yellow onion 6 garlic cloves thin slices Salt Small corn tortillas Mozzarella cheese or Oaxaca cheese Coriander and Diced onion to garnish birria sauce METHOD 1. Start by removing the stems and seeds from ancho, guajillo, and chilies de arbol. 2. Then, season all the meat with salt and sear it in a large, oiled pot over medium heat until browned on all sides. Remove the meat and set it aside. 3.In the same pot, add some more oil and chopped onions, cooking until softened. Then, add tomato paste and cook until it darkens. Add sliced garlic and beef stock, and mix together before adding in the chilies. Add the meat back into the pot along with bay leaves, cinnamon and spices. 4. Cover and simmer on low for an hour, stirring occasionally. 5. After an hour, remove the chilies and blend them in a blender with a little of the stock liquid until smooth. Pour the blended mixture back into the pot and bring back to a simmer. Cover and braise for another 90 minutes. 6.Remove the meat and shred it using a fork. Season the broth with salt and set it aside. 7. To assemble the tacos, dunk a fresh tortilla in the broth completely and place it in a cast iron skillet set over medium heat. Top with shredded cheese and cook until just melted. Add the braised shredded meat with a drizzle of broth on one side of the tortilla. Fold the taco over and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side. 8. Serve the tacos with a ramekin of broth topped with diced onions and chopped cilantro. Hit follow for more recipes #fyp #foryou #voiceover #recipes #birriatacos #birria #tacos #taco #cook #malecook #foodcreator #foodtok #foodie #birriataco #cheese #cheesy #cheesyfood #yum #recipe #recipeforyou ♬ original sound – Dan Roberts

Birria toastie recipe 

@burnt_pellet_bbq Smoked Birria Grilled Cheese Check out the full recipe on my website! #birria #grilledcheese #sandwich #recipe #foodtiktok #bbb #homecook ♬ Love You So – The King Khan & BBQ Show

Feta fried basil pesto eggs 

It’s time to get cracking on TikTok’s latest egg trend. The feta fried basil pesto egg combines two former viral egg trends – the feta fried egg and the basil pesto egg. And the result is delicious! The crunch of the bread, creamy egg yolk and herby basil pesto will make your tastebuds egg-splode with delight.  

@graceelkus when two trends collide….#pestoeggs #fetafriedeggs what should we try next? shoutout to @Amy Wilichowski ♬ Pieces (Solo Piano Version) – Danilo Stankovic

The best roast sweet potatoes 

In the mood for jammy and crunchy sweet potatoes? Always! This viral hack gives you a crispy crunch to the outside of your sweet potato, while the centre remains soft and moist. Although this hack is made with sweet potatoes, it works well with any root vegetable. Enjoy this as a side dish or serve with a fresh and zesty dipping sauce to enjoy as a snack. Yum! 

@thekitchn You NEED to make these Parmesan-crusted sweet potatoes. The jammy, naturally-carmelized flavor of the sweet potato is balanced out with savory, cheesy Parm! #potatotiktok #sweetpotato #goguma #easyrecipes ♬ Beautiful – Soft boy

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Rolled croissant sandwich 

Who knew you could make croissants even tastier? This viral croissant sandwich hack has the perfect balance of sweet and savoury flavours. Add any leftover protein like bacon, beef, lamb or shredded chicken to the filling. And it’s great for those day-old croissants! Et voila – your leftover meal is sorted! 

@gwendolineboudot CROISSANTS SANDWICH Ingrédients : • Deux croissants natures • De la roquette • De la mortadelle • Une burrata • De la crème balsamique • Une petite poignée de noisettes ( facultatif ) • Un petit carré de beurre Bonne dégustation #croissantsandwich #recettessimples #recettemaison #recetterapide #recettegourmande #recetteexpress #recettefacilerapide #aperodinatoire #apero #recettefacileetrapide #recettetiktok #recettetiktokfrance ♬ son original – Gwendoline Boudot

Coriander lime noodles  

Move over cheese ramen  – we’ve got a new favourite pasta doing the rounds on FoodTok. The fresh and spicy flavours of this coriander lime noodle recipe will have your family doing a little jig after tasting that first bite. As it only takes 20 minutes to prepare, this dish will quickly become your favourite weeknight dinner. 

@happytummy_702 My FAVORITE quick & easy weeknight meal – 20 mins Cilantro Lime Noodles. My most watched IG Reel this year These wavy knife cut noods gives it that texture we all love, & fusion flavors I honestly can’t get enough of. Dark soy, oyster sauce, mixed with little curry & chili powder, tossed with fresh cilantro and lime – JUST MAKE IT. You’ll know what I’m taking about Recipe by @Jeeca – https://thefoodietakesflight.com/cilantro-lime-noodles/#recipe #noodles #cilantro #asianfusion #knifecutnoodles #easyrecipe #quickrecipes #cilantrolimenoodles ♬ Summer – Instrumental – Devinney

5-ingredient pasta bake  

Are roasting rounds of feta with bursting tomatoes in the oven enough to break the internet? The answer is an astounding (and delicious) yes! Finnish food blogger Jenni Hayrinen created the feta pasta bake in 2019 and changed the way TikTokers made pasta forever. It’s budget-friendly and quick to prepare, and the result is a flavour-packed gooey, cheesy pasta dish. 

@ilhanm.a baked feta pasta bake! #fyp #WonderWaterWhip #fypシ #fetapasta #xyzbca #f #somali #somalitiktok #stepbystep ♬ Lofi – Domknowz

This creamy fish and pasta bake is perfect for a midweek meal on a dime. 

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Ditch the seasoning packet of those 2-minute noodles and ramp up the flavours by making this simple spring onion & chilli-oil noodles recipe.

SERVES 4 / PREP TIME 10 min / COOK TIME 5 min

INGREDIENTS
4 packets 2-minute noodles
3 spring onions, thinly sliced, plus extra to serve
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ tbsp chilli flakes
1 tbsp sugar 
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
¼ cup vegetable oil
Toasted sesame seeds, to finish

METHOD
1. Cook the noodles according to package directions – don’t use the seasoning packet. Drain and set aside.
2. Place the remaining ingredients except for the vegetable oil and sesame seeds in a heatproof bowl.
3. Heat the oil until shimmering, then immediately pour over the bowl of ingredients – be careful as the mixture will sizzle and splutter. Add your noodles and toss well to completely coat in sauce.
4. Garnish with sesame seeds and extra spring onion to serve.

Recipes & styling: Jezza-Rae Larsen, Sjaan van der Ploeg
Photography: Gareth Van Nelson

Have you tried miso paste? If not you definitely should! And we have the perfect recipe for you to use it in, Asian miso and green veg soup with noodles!

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This Asian chicken noodle soup is the perfect dish to make if you have some left-over rotisserie chicken, and especially if you’re feeling a bit sick!

SERVES 4 // COOK TIME 25 min

INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cm ginger, peeled and grated
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 small red chillies, seeded and finely chopped, plus extra to garnish
1.5 L chicken stock
500g roast chicken, shredded
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
450g Hokkien or egg noodles
150g bok choy, roughly chopped
4 spring onions, sliced, to garnish

METHOD
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic and chillies and cook for 1 minute. Add 2 cups of the stock and bring to the boil.
2. Reduce the heat, add the shredded chicken and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add the remaining stock, soy sauce and sugar and bring back to the boil. Add the noodles and bok choy and cook for 2 minutes, until the leaves have wilted.
4. Allow to stand for 5 minutes for the noodles to soften before dishing up into bowls. Garnish with spring onions and extra chilli to serve.

This wholesome feta-stuffed chicken with rocket salad has everything you need in a meal: lean protein, healthy fats, greens, cheese… Need we say more?

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This raw veggie and cashew noodles recipe served with a delicious healthy sauce is the perfect light Monday night dinner!

SERVES 4 // COOK TIME 15 min

INGREDIENS
240g instant rice noodles
3 tbsp tamari sauce
2 tbsp olive oil
1½ tbsp honey, slightly warmed
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper
4 carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1 large broccoli, broken into small florets
250g portobellini mushrooms, sliced
150g raw cashews, chopped
Coriander, to garnish

METHOD
1. Place the noodles in a bowl of hot water to soften.
2. Combine the tamari, olive oil, honey, and lemon zest and juice, and season.
3. Drain the noodles and combine with the vegetables, cashews and sauce. Toss to coat.
4. Garnish with coriander, season and serve.

Nutritional content
Per 400g serving
2 695 kJ  // 16g protein
25g fat  // 76g carbohydrates
11g fibre  // 824 mg sodium

Say no to boring plain meals, and instead try this absolutely stunning, colorful and flavoursome Moroccan chickpea salad!

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Need a little vitamin C boost? Then dig into a wholesome bowl of wholewheat noodles with broccoli and lemon.

SERVES 6 // COOK TIME 15

INGREDIENTS
For the sauce
1 clove garlic, grated
1 onion, chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup chicken stock
2 broccoli heads, chopped
1 cup frozen peas
1 lemon, juiced and zested
Handful mint leaves
For the noodles
500 g wholewheat fettuccineTO SERVE
3 tbsp flaked almonds, toasted
1 lemon, zested

METHOD
For the sauce
1. Fry the garlic and onion in the oil until golden.
2. Pour in coconut milk, chicken stock and boil for 5 minutes.
3. Add broccoli and peas, and simmer for another 10 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat. Add the lemon juice, zest and mint leaves. Liquidise until smooth.
For the noodles
1. Cook the fettuccine.
2. Keep ¼ cup of the noodle water and pour it into the sauce.

To serve
1. Add the cooked noodles to the sauce and toss in the pan.
2. To serve, scatter with toasted flaked almonds and lemon zest.

Top tip: Adding reserved noodle water to sauce adds flavour, a silky creaminess and allows the sauce to stick to the noodles better.

Recipes & styling: Chiara Turilli
Photography: Samantha Pinto

This vitamin C booster soup with pumpkin seeds is perfect for a healthy springtime dish.

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