20 Singapore Family Dinner Recipes that you can make within 60 minutes

After a long day at work, you may feel tired and just want to eat cook food at home. However, you still are the one to cook your family food, and the idea of it just makes you feel tired. Don’t worry! As we give you family recipes that are delicious and easy to make just within 60 minutes.

Family dinner is the best way to talk with your loved ones. Even something called "Eat With Your Family Day" occurs four times a year in Singapore. The purpose of this event is to remind families and businesses of how essential even the most basic kind of social interaction can be.

These family dinners create a bond in the core of the parents and their children. Not just good food is being served but good memories.

In this article, let’s look at your next Family Dinner food with these recipes that you can cook within 60 minutes.

Stir-Fried Honey Prawn Kway Teow

A Honey and soy sauce are combined with shrimp that has been stir-fried and then tossed. These mouthwatering honey prawns are served with thick kway teow (rice noodles) to provide a meal option that is satiating, tasty, and good for the family's health.

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

2 tsp vegetable oil
1.5 kg green prawns, peeled, deveined, tails on
One bunch of spring onions, trimmed, bulbs halved
Two cloves garlic, sliced
3 cm ginger, chopped
1/2 wombok/napa cabbage, shredded
One red capsicum, seeded, sliced
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp reduced salt soy sauce
100 g kway teow
bean sprouts, coriander leaves to serve

Pho Soup With Chicken Dumplings

This Vietnamese delicacy is known for being airy, flavorful, and aromatic, and it has won the favor of many people all over the globe. You can make this legendary meal at home, with tasty chicken dumplings prepared with ground chicken, fresh basil, and other ingredients for a unique touch.

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

For Chicken Dumplings

300 g chicken mince
1 tbsp chopped coriander
1 tbsp chopped basil
One chili, finely chopped
1 tsp minced ginger
1 tsp fish sauce

For Pho Soup with Chicken Dumplings

8 cups (2 liters) of chicken stock
2 tbsp (20 g) shredded ginger
2 tbsps fish sauce
One stalk of lemongrass, finely sliced
Two cloves of garlic, sliced
150 g daikon radish, sliced
Two small carrots, sliced
Six green onions, sliced, plus two extra, sliced, for topping
Two small red chilies, finely sliced
2 cup mint leaves
1 cup coriander leaves
1 cup (80 g) beansprouts

Sushi Rice Salad With Grilled Prawns And Mango

Consider this dish a sushi rice salad analogous to a deconstructed sushi bowl. This delectable salad highlights the myriad of exquisite flavors that can be found in Japanese cuisine using prawns and mangoes that have been freshly grilled.

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup (200 g) sushi rice
1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
One lemongrass stalk, white part only, chopped finely
One large red chili, finely chopped
2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsps lime juice
24 (1 kg) uncooked king prawns, peeled and de-veined
2 tbsp sushi vinegar
2 tbsp mirin
One large (600 g) mango, flesh sliced
One bunch coriander, sprigs removed
1/2 cup loosely packed mint leaves
1/2 cup loosely packed Thai basil leaves
1 tbsp black sesame seeds
2 tbsps pickled ginger
1/2 sheet nori, toasted lightly over a gas flame, sliced thinly
extra lime wedges for garnish

Keto-Friendly Ratatouille With Eggs

Bring the star dish from Disney's Ratatouille to your dinner table; this traditional French meal is delicious and an excellent choice for anyone following a ketogenic diet.

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

One red capsicum
½ red onion
One clove garlic
Two baby eggplants
One zucchini
90 g button mushrooms
Two tomatoes
2 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
Salt and pepper to taste
Two eggs
1 tbsp small fresh basil leaves

Korean Army Stew

Turn to the Korean Army Stew if you have a hungry family to feed on weekends when you are busy. This easy dinner may be prepared in just one pot, making it ideal for serving as a comforting dish on a gloomy day.

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

For soup base
Five dried anchovies
Three pieces of dried kelp
1-liter water

For Seasoning Paste:

1 tsp gochujang
1 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp Korean chili powder
A pinch of black pepper
A pinch of salt
1 tsp Korean plum extract
3 tsp light soya sauce
One can of Maling Pork Luncheon Meat (340g), sliced and quartered
One packet of chicken franks (340g), sliced
150g kimchi
150g tofu, sliced and quartered
Two stalks of spring onions, cut into 5cm pieces
Two packets of Korean ramen noodles
2 tbsp baked beans (optional)

Broccoli, Pea, And Tuna Shells

These pasta shells include tuna, which makes the combination of flavors that explode in your mouth all the more satisfying. Soaking the pasta and veggies in a tomato passata that will wet your mouth is only the beginning.

Cooking Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients:

350 g large pasta shells
700 ml tomato passata
500 ml vegetable stock
1 cup shredded pizza cheese

For filling

One large head of broccoli, small florets
1½ cup frozen peas
425 g can tuna in olive oil, drained
250 ml tub sour cream
¼ cup chopped mint leaves, grated zest, one lemon

Thai Green Beef Curry

For those who like spicy, flavorful, and coconutty dishes, it won't take long to make this crowd favorite in your kitchen. You should eat this dish with rice for the best flavor, but you also have the option of substituting beef for chicken in this dish if it better suits your tastes.

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

2 tbsp peanut oil
750 g rump steak, sliced
¼ cup green curry paste
2 400 ml cans coconut milk
Two kaffir lime leaves, finely sliced
250 g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
150 g green beans, trimmed, halved
One zucchini, halved lengthways, sliced
¼ cup coriander leaves
2 tbsps lime juice, plus extra to serve
1 tbsp fish sauce, plus extra to serve
1 tbsp palm sugar, grated
⅓ cup Thai basil leaves, plus extra to garnish
Steamed jasmine rice

Green Chicken Curry

This classic Thai dish is packed with flavor and requires minimal effort to prepare. Spread evenly over fluffy hot rice, or serve on the side in individual bowls.

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

2 tbsp peanut oil
750 g chicken thigh fillets, trim fat, cut into cubes
¼ cup green curry paste
400 ml pack of coconut cream
Two kaffir lime leaves, sliced finely
150 g green beans, trim, halve
One zucchini, halved lengthways, sliced
¼ cup coriander leaves
2 tbsps lime juice
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp grated palm sugar (or use brown sugar)
¼ cup Thai basil leaves, plus extra to serve
Hot cooked rice to serve

Stir-fried Hokkien Noodles

You just need the ingredients and a hot wok to make this time-saving and simple meal of stir-fried noodles. Serve at once while it is still hot and while it is still piping.

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

400 g chicken thigh fillets
¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
One bunch of kai lan (Chinese broccoli), trimmed, stems and leaves separated
One small white onion, cut in half, then into thick wedges
12 slices of fresh ginger
450 g packet fresh Hokkien noodles
2 tbsp Shao Hsing wine or dry sherry
1 tbsp white sugar
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp malt vinegar
½ tsp sesame oil
1 cup fresh bean sprouts
½ cup julienned green onion (green shallot)
Two large fresh red chilies, sliced finely on the diagonal

For marinade:

1 tbsp white sugar
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp Shao Hsing wine or dry sherry
½ tsp sesame oil

Chicken Satay Burgers

Amaze your family with a one-of-a-kind burger meal influenced by the area's culture and packed with flavor.

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

500 g chicken mince
2 tbsp red Thai curry paste
1 tbsp oil
Four sesame seed rolls
One cucumber
½ cup coriander leaves
satay sauce

Creamy Spinach Ravioli with Almonds

Using this simple recipe for fantastic ravioli filled with creamy spinach and almonds, you can elevate even the most ordinary store-bought ravioli.

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

500 g ricotta and parmesan ravioli
20 g butter
¼ cup slivered almonds (35 g)
400 ml cream
Two cloves of garlic, crushed
2/3 cup Parmesan cheese (80 g), finely grated
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
125 g baby spinach

Couscous Salad

This dazzling-looking jeweled couscous salad is not only perfect for you and relatively simple to prepare. Consume it on its own or as part of an appetizer to save on calories.

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

200 g couscous
300 ml chicken or vegetable stock, bring to boil
Two heaped tbsps pine nuts
1 tbsp sunflower or pumpkin seeds
2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
One lemon juice
½ large cucumber, diced
One carrot, grated
Seeds of 1 pomegranate
A handful of mint leaves
A handful of flat-leaf parsley
200 g feta, crumble (optional)

Bacon and Cheese Rice Cake

You can make this wonderful rice cake with bacon and cheese ahead of time and then reheat it when you're ready to eat.

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup Royal Umbrella Fragrant Rice, rinse
1½ cups water
2 tbsps Golden Circle Canola Oil
350 g green capsicum, chopped finely
Four rashers rindless bacon, sliced thinly
Two cloves of garlic, crush
1 cup frozen corn kernels
Four stalks of spring onions, slice thinly (use the white portion only)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup grated cheese
Three eggs, beat lightly Green salad, to serve (optional)

Prawn Pad Thai

This Prawn Pad Thai is an excellent choice for feeding the whole family when you only have time for one dish due to a hectic schedule.

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

200 g packet chilled kway teow (flat rice noodles)
2 tbsp peanut oil
350 g prawns, peel, remove veins, leaving tails intact
One onion, sliced
Two cloves of garlic, crush
⅓ cup Pad Thai spice paste
2 tbsps lemon juice
1 tsp fish sauce
One chili padi, slice finely
Two eggs
1½ cups bean sprouts
Crushed peanuts, sliced red chili, and lemon wedges to serve

Glazed Fish With Local Greens

Savor each mouthful of this fish that has been delicately glazed and served with nutritious vegetables.

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

2 tbsp kecap Manis (sweet black sauce)
1 tbsp lemon juice
Two cloves of garlic, crush
4 x 100 g fish fillets, skin left on (try salmon, threadfin, greasy grouper, or cod fish)
2 tbsps vegetable oil
50 g qing cai (Chinese chard), trim, separate stalks, and rinse
50 g cai xin trim, individual stalks, and rinse
2 tbsps oyster sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
Rice, to serve (optional)

Salmon and Brown Rice Salad

This recipe requires three ingredients, is simple to prepare, and can sate even the most finicky eaters. If you are feeling particularly health conscious, give it a try. Just add some soy sauce or lemon wedges to give it a little more spice.

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

250 g brown rice
One avocado, peeled, seeded, chopped
125 g hot smoked salmon

Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Slaw

This tasty Vietnamese chicken noodle slaw is a great way to save time while enjoying a dish packed with nutritious veggies, chicken breast, and noodles.

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

250 g skinless chicken breast
100 g rice vermicelli noodles, soaked, drained
3 cups Chinese cabbage, shredded
2 cups snow-pea sprouts, trimmed
Two carrots, peeled, julienned (cut into fine strips)
One red capsicum, seeded, thinly sliced
Four green onions, finely sliced
½ cup mint leaves

For Dressing:

½ cup fish sauce
²/³ cup lime juice
¼ cup rice-wine vinegar
2 tbsps caster sugar
Two cloves garlic
One long red chili, finely chopped (optional)

Cauliflower “Fried Rice” With Mushrooms And Ham

This delicious dish for cauliflower "fried rice" is unlike your typical fried rice. To provide dinner with fewer calories, rice has been replaced with cauliflower.

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

200 g cauliflower florets
One egg
2 tsp water
50 g button mushrooms, sliced thinly
One clove of garlic, crushed
One green onion (scallion), sliced thinly
25 g shaved 97% fat-free ham, shredded
2 tbsp frozen peas, thawed
1 tsp soy sauce
One fresh small red chili, chopped finely

Teriyaki Salmon Stir-Fry

This Teriyaki Salmon Stir-fry is a crowd-pleaser because of the dish's Asian-inspired flavors, which appeal to diners of all ages.

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

2 tbsps soy sauce
2 tbsps mirin seasoning
2 tbsps caster sugar
500 g skinless salmon fillet, pin-boned, cubed
270 g udon noodles
2 tsp ginger, peeled, finely chopped
Two garlic cloves, crushed
200 g snow peas, trimmed
One bunch of chives, chopped

For Omelette

Two eggs
1 tbsp sesame seeds
½ tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil

Spinach, Tomato, And Lemon Linguine

Flavourful and easy to prepare, this healthy meat-free pasta is for the days you need a diet to reset to counter all the wining and dining. For a more nutritious option, go for wholemeal pasta instead.

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

1 liter (4 cups) of water
500 g linguine pasta
400 g cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tsp finely grated lemon rind
1⁄2 cup (125 ml) extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp sea salt flakes
2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil, extra
100 g baby spinach leaves
1 cup (80 g) coarsely grated parmesan

For the full recipe and procedures of all recipes, visit 25 Family Dinner Recipes You Can Make In Under 45 Minutes (womensweekly.com.sg)

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