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Oodles of noodles

Who doesn’t love noodles? Fast to cook, filling and delicious, they’re a great pantry staple, especially for busy families. We have oodles of noodles for every occasion, from slow-cooked, set and forget noodle broths, weeknight noodle stir-fries that make dinner time a breeze. Rice noodles, udon, ramen and many more… no one should ever say no to noodles!

We’ve gathered our very best noodle recipes all in one place so have fun with the choices in our collection!

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Family lamb stir-fry

This is a simple and classic stir fry that ticks all the nutrition boxes as well as being super tasty! Use whatever vegetables are in season and look good.

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Beef sapasui

Talk to any one from the Samoan community and they’ll each have their own family recipe for this beloved dish. This is perfect for a feast or a pot luck dinner.

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Lamb and noodle balls

These are great for a party starter or a game day snack. Use vermicelli or another thin noodle and serve with plum sauce for dipping!

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Simple beef ramen

Loaded with vegetables, noodles and a touch of miso, this is a heart warming soup. You can get ramen noodles from most major supermarkets, or head to your nearest Asian grocer for a bigger selection.

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Dan dan noodles with lamb loin

We can’t talk about noodles without including the famous dan dan noodles. The spicy favourite from Sichaun has a classic numbing of the mouth, while the chilli oil adds to the depth of the heat.

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Beef sukiyaki

A Japanese hot pot that is beautiful during the winter months, we love the different types of mushrooms. Get your hands on what’s available and in season for the ultimate dinner.

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Vietnamese beef and noodle salad

This is the most popular salad and it’s easy to see why. Crunchy fresh vegetables tossed through noodles with a zesty dressing? Sounds like the perfect dinner!

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Cumin lamb with handmade noodles

Another spicy classic from China, this time from the Muslim influenced north west. Take your time to make the handmade noodles, they’re not time consuming to make and bring a specific bounciness and chewy texture to the final dish.

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Magical Thai tamarind salad

Rice noodles, lots of fresh herbs and tender beef – this makes the most delicious salad, using the short cut of Jenny’s Tamarind chutney as a marinade.

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Beef and broccoli with crunchy noodles

Beef and broccoli is such a wonderful combination and this healthy salad makes the most of those flavours. Try to find wide flat rice noodles – they soak up the dressing really well.

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Posted by Beef + Lamb New Zealand