The Perks of Meal Prepping

Frequent takeaways and eating out can cost a bomb over time. With our supermarkets and grocers stocked with relatively affordable fresh ingredients, it’s always cheaper to cook at home.

But busy days can sap our time and the urge to do it.

Enter meal prepping, as in planning and preparing your meals days ahead. All your ingredients can be ready to cook straight out the fridge. So you can save time, money and avoid food waste.

So let’s get started with these simple tips:

Get the recipes

Thinking about the dishes you want and how to make them can be a delight! And if you’re unsure, there’s always a plethora of easy recipes available right here. Meal prepping with Asian cuisines can also have the advantage of yummy flavours, guaranteed nutrition and simple to cook – which are the core tenets of Asian home-cooking.

Check your inventory

Before shopping for groceries, take a gander of what you have in your fridge and pantry. This can avoid double buying, thus can also reduce food waste, and lets you have a clear idea of the ingredients you actually need.

Choose seasonal fruits and veggies

Fruits and veggies that are in season tend to be cheaper, so plan for dishes you can make with them!

Pick affordable, versatile ingredients

Some ingredients such as potato, daikon and cheaper cut meats are great to make many dishes with different flavours and even different cuisines. Asian sauces and seasonings are similarly versatile as well. Some ingredients may also have cheaper substitutes and alternatives, so be sure to look out for them when you shop!

Buy what you need & can practically store

Although the right storage methods can let you keep food items fresh for a longer time, ultimately, they do have a limited shelf life. So keep in mind of the fridge and pantry space you have, and only buy what you need to prep meals for the week. This can help you avoid overbuying and reduce potential food waste as well. Also check out our 20 handy tips to save money on groceries!

5 tasty Asian recipes you can easily prep for

Chilli Beef with Tofu

Munchable minced meat such as beef is a great choice for meal prepping. This beef special is accompanied by shiitake mushrooms, water chestnut and silken tofu; enriched with garlic and onions, and made savoury with oyster sauce and chicken bouillon stock; then topped with red chilli for a spicy touch, with sesame oil and sesame seeds for extra aroma.

Stir-fried Beef with Chiu Chow Style Chilli Oil

Chiu Chow style Chilli Oil is a bold spicy condiment that gives you dishes an exciting oomph and fragrance. Just a drizzle is enough! Together with soy sauce and sesame oil, these 3 goodies make this succulent and saucy stir-fry beef with capsicums a delicious sensational bite! Best enjoyed with rice.

Stir-fried Pork with Zucchini

Pork is a super versatile meat that tastes great with almost any pairing and seasoning. In this stir-fry recipe, oyster sauce and soy sauce yummifies the pork fillet and zucchini to a scrumptious savoury flavour!

Pan-fried Chicken with Noodles

Want a one-plate wonder that has carbs, veggies and protein? This recipe is perfect to wow your tastebuds and fill your belly! Featuring tender chicken slices, springy Hokkien noodles, snow peas and oyster mushroom; flavoured with soy sauce, oyster sauce and chicken stock.

Stir-fried Tofu with Vegetables

Make a delicious veggie fix with crunchy capsicums, umami shiitake mushrooms, subtle-sweet green beans and soft tofu. Seasoned with a special easy-to-use Vegetarian Stir-Fry Sauce from Lee Kum Kee as well as richly savoury premium soy sauce.

Cooking with Lee Kum Kee sauces

Lee Kum Kee is a premier brand with over 100 years’ experience in providing authentic Asian cooking essentials, offering a wide range of high-quality sauces and condiments for all your cooking needs. Among their delicious products, Panda Brand Oyster Sauce, Premium Soy Sauce and Chiu Chow Style Chilli Oil are the most versatile, giving your home-cooked dishes a truly irresistible authentic flavour. Perfect for your meal prepping needs. Available at all supermarkets and Asian groceries near you!