The spicy secret to this quick Nasi Goreng recipe is homemade chili sauce, that is easily made in a blender. Nasi Goreng is stir-fried rice with fresh prawns, anchovies, onions, garlic, and other savory spices. The use of the Thai chili can be tweaked to make this dish milder or scorching hot. The rice goes on individual plates, with the prawn and spring onions as a flavorful garnish.

This Korean dish tops the list of quick dinner ideas. Simply toss Soba noodles and Kimchi in a sauce of sesame oil, honey, and vinegar for a delightful dish in minutes.

Mushrooms, white wine and canned cream of chicken soup combine in a quick sauce that’s scrumptious on chicken. We pound the chicken to the ¼-inch thickness so it quickly cooks.

Laksa is a traditional street vendor dish made with seafood and noodles. It can either be curried laksa (with coconut milk and curry spices), or asam laksa (made with chubb mackerel and thicker noodles). This curried laksa is a tasty broth of curry paste, lemongrass, evaporated milk, and coconut milk. It is loaded with tender prawns and yellow noodles. Top it with sliced boiled egg, bean sprouts, and a sliced fish cake.