Three bowls of Shanghai boodles with pork, next to a pair of chopsticks on a white marble backdrop

Easy noodle recipes

Shanghai noodles

Springy udon noodles and strips of marinated pork make the base for this stir-fry, livened up with ginger, spring onions and plenty of veg.

Prawn laksa

Laksa calls for flat rice noodles to soak up the spicy coconut broth.

Chāmen (stir fried noodles with a very thick sauce)

Chāmen is a Wakkanai speciality. The incredibly thick sauce (ankake) insulates the veg, noodles and shellfish beneath like a heavy duvet.

Spicy peanut and szechuan pepper noodles

Add a hint of spice to these creamy peanut noodles, packed with crunchy broccoli and fiery ginger.

Soy sauce chow mein

Noodles, bean sprouts and a simple soy sauce dressing combine to make Hetty McKinnon’s speedy chow mein dish which doesn’t compromise on punchy flavours. Serve topped with a fried egg.

A small plate of chow mein with a fried egg on top

Spicy cumin lamb noodles

The Shaanxi province is known for its fiery, spice-laden cuisine. This recipe uses store-bought noodles with ground, toasted spices for intense flavour.

Three bowls of noodles with red chopsticks

Our recipe for bang bang-style noodles substitutes hand-pulled noodles for fresh pasta as a cheat’s replacement. Chiu chow chilli oil is the secret weapon here, coating the noodles in a sauce that’s sweet, spicy and savoury.

Two bowls filled with long ribbons of pasta, fried pork mince and green vegetables

Singapore noodles

A perfect weeknight dish, this speedy dinner uses frozen stir-fry veggie to keep prep to a minimum.

Two bowls of noodles with sliced chilli, alongside two pairs of wooden chopsticks and two glasses of water with a white background

Chicken chow mein

This super-simple chow mein can be on the table in 40 minutes. You'll need soy sauce and shaoxing rice wine for this recipe, as well as medium egg noodles.

Pad thai

Put juicy king prawns to work with flat rice noodles in this classic Thai dish, full of vibrant flavours and ready in half an hour.

Sweetcorn, egg and bacon brunch udon

Udon noodles are given a thoroughly brunchy upgrade with crisp bacon, a jammy boiled egg, fried mushrooms and sweetcorn. Swap in a fried or poached egg if you prefer.

Brunch udon in a bowl with boiled eggs, bacon, sweetcorn and mushrooms

Simple chicken pho

Check out our super simple cheat's chicken pho. This wholesome recipe calls for flat rice noodles to soak up the fragrant broth.

Vegetable hakka noodles

Stir-fried over a high heat, this Indo-Chinese dish combines noodles with lots of crunchy veggies – carrot, onion, white cabbage and green beans, to name a few.

A wooden bowl filled with noodles and veg on a green background

Kimchi noodles

It only takes 20 minutes to make this fiery (and high protein) veggie dinner, complete with udon noodles, green beans, kimchi, fresh ginger and sesame fried eggs on top.

A navy-blue bowl of thick noodles with vegetables and a fired egg on top, and chopsticks resting on the bowl

Steak satay noodles

Make your own satay sauce with crunchy peanut butter and coconut milk, then toss it together with strips of seared sirloin steak and egg noodles. Don’t forget the sriracha!

Cold sesame noodles

Peanuts and sesame are big factors in Sichuan cooking, as is a love of cold savoury dishes to cool off on hot days. This noodle dish is a great recipe to start with, if you want to get involved.

Zaru noodles

This six-ingredient Japanese recipe comes from Masaki Sugisaki of Dinings SW3. You can buy dried soba noodles in some supermarkets, Japanese grocery stores and online.

White bowls of noodles in broth with chopsticks

Sticky chicken and pepper noodles

Stir-fry strips of chicken and red peppers in a wok with ginger, chilli and honey and then todd through noodles for a comforting midweek meal for two.

Sticky Chicken and Noodles Recipe with Red Pepper

Vietnamese turmeric fish with rice noodles

Sunshine yellow deliciousness with a hit of chilli and herbs, this unusual Vietnamese dish is popular in Hanoi. Make your own version for dinner tonight.

Thai-style peanut noodle salad with herbs and watermelon

Ready in 20 minutes, this vibrant vegan noodle salad is packed with juicy watermelon and crunchy peanuts.

Thai Peanut Noodle Salad Recipe with Watermelon and Herbs

Dan dan (ish) noodles

This might not be the version of the classic noodle dish you’d get from a restaurant but it’s full of flavour and comforting warmth.

Instant bacon ramen

A quick and easy ramen recipe with crispy sesame seed bacon. This wholesome noodle soup is low in calories and ready in under 30 minutes.

Mango and prawn rice noodle salad

This noodle salad is all about fresh king prawns, sweet and juicy mango and crunchy veggies. A super bright dish that's low in calories and ready in 25 minutes – an easy midweek meal for the family.

Prawn Rice Noodle Salad Recipe with Mango

Chicken meatball tom kha gai

This tom kha gai with flat rice noodles is packed with plenty of flavour and ready in just 20 minutes. A quick and easy Thai noodle soup recipe.

Tom Kha Soup Recipe with Chicken Meatballs

Beef, ginger and spring onion noodles

Noodles are joined by succulent sirloin steak, fiery ginger and crunchy spring onions in this no-nonsense recipe. Ready in just 20 minutes, make this dish for a simple midweek meal for two.