1. Overnight Oats

Time: 5 mins

Just two base ingredients: Rolled oats and milk. It’s really that simple, and you can prep these ahead of time and store them for a whole week!

Just mix ½ cup of rolled oats and ½ cup of milk of your choice, and add on any toppings you like to make it even yummier. For some creamy richness, add ¼ cup of greek yoghurt and a tablespoon of chia seeds. Other popular toppings include honey, jam, peanut butter, fruits, muesli, and seeds. The longer you store your overnight oats, the more delicious texture you get too! Just make sure you finish your stash within a week if you don’t want to end up with an upset stomach!

2. No-Flour Banana Pancakes

Time: 5 mins

Sweet, filling, and it’s actually pretty healthy too! In a bowl, mash a ripe banana (the mushier, the better!) and mix it with 2 whole eggs until it becomes a smooth batter. Then, in a heated non-stick pan, add a small knob of butter or a little oil, then pour one ladle’s scoop of the batter. Cook on low medium heat for about a minute per side - or until each side turns a golden brown colour. They are already delicious on their own, or you can get a little extra and enjoy them with your fave toppings!

3. Spinach Egg Muffins

Time: 18 mins

These Spinach Egg Muffins are great if you’re looking for a delicious, healthy savoury brekkie that you can make and store for a few days. For 6 egg muffins, mix together 6 large eggs, 1 cup of chopped spinach, and a sprinkle of cheese of your choice (grated parmesan or cheddar are great options!). Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Then pour the mixture into your muffin tray and bake it for 15 minutes at 185°C. If you’re prepping them ahead, keep the egg muffins individually frozen. When you want to cook them, simply thaw them out in the fridge before reheating in the microwave or oven.

1. Lazy Rice Bowl

Time: 10 mins

The classic lazy meal - all you gotta do is just combine everything into a bowl and chow down! All you need is some cooked rice, your favourite can of tuna or some slices of cooked luncheon meat, and some dried seaweed. Spice it up with a saucy kewpie mayo and sriracha combo, or top it off with some kimchi. To take it to the next level - add some scrambled eggs or a sunny side up!

2. Garlic Chilli Crisp Noodle

Time: 10 mins

It may be a TikTok recipe, but it’s one that’s totally worth it! First, you’re going to need a heat-resistant bowl glass or ceramic bowl (plate works too!). Place 2-3 cloves of minced garlic, ½ teaspoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and as much chilli flakes as you like. Then, heat up 3 tablespoons of neutral oil (grapeseed or sunflower seed oil can work), and pour it on top of the spices. This is your garlic chilli crisp oil.

Next, cook your favourite noodles following their instructions, then mix it up with your chilli oil after it’s cooked. Add a sunny side up egg for protein and extra richness!

3. Miso Noodle Soup

Time: 15 mins

Think of this as a more nourishing version of instant noodles! Start by layering your quick-cooking ramen noodles or cooked thin vermicelli noodles in a bowl or mason jar, then add in 2 tablespoons of miso paste, ½ teaspoon of chicken stock powder, and toppings of your choice. Try shiitake mushrooms for some meatiness or firm tofu. After layering everything, add in ½ cup of boiling water, cover for 3 minutes, and mix everything together!

4. ‘Mayak’ Eggs

Time: 15 mins

One bite, and you’ll definitely get hooked! ‘Mayak’ literally translates to ‘drugs’ in Korean - because it’s really just that addictive! Honestly, the hardest part of this recipe is making the hard-boiled eggs and peeling them. One trick you can try is putting the boiled eggs into ice cold water, then peeling them. Once peeled, you can put them in the marinade sauce and store in the fridge for 5-6 days.

For the marinade, combine 6 cloves of minced garlic, 1 cup of soy sauce, ½ cup of honey or sugar, ½ cup of water, 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, and 2 tablespoons of white vinegar. Add in some chilli flakes for extra spicy or sesame seeds for extra nuttiness. After marinating the eggs in the fridge, you can enjoy them with some hot rice or noodles!

1. Teriyaki Chicken

Time: 18 mins

Easy to make, easy to finish - this Teriyaki Chicken dinner is definitely one you’ll be making again and again. First, make the sauce. In a large bowl or container, combine 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of mirin or cooking wine, and 2 tablespoons of water. Place 4 boneless chicken thighs and marinate for about 10 minutes. You can even prep this ahead and keep it in air-tight containers until you’re ready to cook.

After the chicken thighs have been marinated, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan and cook the chicken with some of the marinade for about 3 minutes on each side, or until cooked thoroughly. Enjoy the chicken as is or with hot rice for a heartwarming dinner!

2. Coca-Cola Chicken

Time: 20 mins

For some of you, this Cola Chicken recalls some fond childhood memories that’ll make you feel instantly at home. To start, drizzle some oil in a hot pan, then sauté 6 cloves of minced garlic. Once softened, add in 6 pieces of boneless chicken thighs (skin side down) and cook for 3-5 minutes. Then, add in 4 tablespoons of soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of oyster sauce, some black pepper, and ¼ can of Coca-Cola (around 250ml). Put the lid on and simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes or until the chicken’s fully cooked through. Just like that you, you’ve got your sweet, savoury, sticky, saucy Cola Chicken!

3. Stir Fried Udon

Time: 15 mins

It’s not instant, but it’s still pretty fast and simple to make! First, you’re just going to need a pack of pre-cooked, vacuum-packed udon noodles and 100g of protein (sliced beef, chicken, or tofu). Cook your udon noodles following the pack’s instructions. While waiting, mix in a bowl: 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and ½ teaspoon of vinegar. Once the udon and sauce are ready, cook your protein of choice in an oiled, hot pan. Then, mix in your udon noodles and sauce until everything is perfectly coated. Chewy noodles, umami-packed protein - what more could you ask for?