Healthy Asian-Inspired Recipes

Love an Asian takeaway, but can’t afford to add any more inches to your waistline? We hear you! While Asian cuisine can be super tasty, because it involves a lot of deep frying, it can often be a little on the unhealthy side. But fear not, because The Man Shake is here to share a tonne of Asian-inspired recipes which won’t cause the numbers on your scales to tick over.

Satay Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry

Get all the wonderful peanutty flavour of a chicken satay stir fry without all the unhealthy ingredients associated with takeaway. Remember to use lean chicken breast, broccoli, carrot, mushroom and sugar snap peas for the best results. If you’re not keen on broccoli, we have an alternate chicken satay recipe here.

Sweet & Sour Chicken

A favourite of Chinese takeaways across the country, this healthy dish will leave you feeling satisfied, particularly on a cold winter’s night. Remember to use sugar-free maple syrup when making the sauce!

Prawn Fried Rice

Healthy fried rice?! Yes, it’s possible. Chock full of vegetables and some tasty prawn meat, we guarantee that you’ll prefer this over the less healthy version available from your local takeaway joint. 

Beef Chow Mein

Get all the flavours of a beef chow mein without all the fat that comes with the fried noodles.

Singapore Noodles

Do you enjoy oodles of noodles? Yeah, so do we. With its curry flavouring and mixture of veggies, spices and protein (in this case, chicken and egg), this healthy dish is a culinary delight to savour. 

Grilled Asian Chicken Drumsticks with Greens

Skip the trip to KFC and make this delicious and healthy Asian chicken dish for dinner instead!

Thai Prawns with Coconut & Lime

Bring a tropical island meal to your home with this quick and easy meal. Full of protein, omega-3s and calcium, this meal is super-nourishing and won’t leave you feeling sluggish afterwards. Remember to use reduced-fat coconut milk. 

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

The perfect (and healthy) Asian summer dish doesn’t exi… With lettuce, cucumber, tomato and red onion, these wraps are perfect for dinner or lunch during the warmer months. 

Sushi Rolls

A delicious slice of Japan in your own home. Made with tuna, Greek yoghurt, carrot, capsicum, cucumber and avocado, this sushi is as healthy as it is tasty (which is very much so).