Mie goreng

Sometimes all you want is that delicious, filthy, umami-packed flavour that only a good takeaway usually provides. These fried noodles have it and are the ideal speedy one-dish supper for when the fridge is near bare. You only need a few odds and ends of vegetables, cut into ribbons, and store cupboard sauces and sprinkles for a mild salty-sweetness. Bolster with a protein of your choice: chicken, prawns, tofu or leftover meat, or add thin strips of omelette at the end instead.