We are all familiar with the takeaway, but did you ever hear of the fakeaway? Just imagine your favourite takeaway…only healthier! And you get more cracker for your coin. What’s the catch? Nothing, other than a little bit of fun and easy cooking! The most important step, to get the chicken-ball rolling, is getting your ingredients together. Here are some of our best products to help get you started:


Sharwoods Cooking Sauces: Sweet & Sour, Sweet Chilli & Red Pepper and Black Bean & Red Pepper


Sweet and Sour – an absolute tongue-twister and Chinese takeaway classic. With the addictive sticky, tangy and savoury flavour sensations, it’s become one of the most recognised and ordered Chinese dishes in the UK.


Making it from scratch and getting those key flavours balanced correctly – as well as that thick and sticky consistency – takes time and practise. Why not skip almost-burning the sugar or over-doing the corn-starch slurry and let Sharwoods Sweet & Sour Cooking Sauce help you out.


If you are more of a sweet than a sour kind of person, Sharwoods Sweet Chilli & Red Pepper Cooking Sauce is the wonton for you.


Just fry your favourite meat, fish or vegetarian ingredient until brown or cooked and add your choice of sauce. It is as simple as that! We love to use battered chicken or fish with both of these mouth-watering sticky sauces. Equally, these are great dipping sauces for your spring rolls and prawn toasts.


For the more umami individuals, opt for Sharwoods Black Bean & Red Pepper Cooking Sauce. This rich and savoury sauce uses traditional black beans to bring you that bold and authentic flavour we all know and love.


Try it with your choice of flash-fried meat or vegetables over some rice or noodles!


These delicious sauces from Sharwoods are free from artificial colours and preservatives.


Yeung’s Black Pepper Sauce Mix


This is another one for the savoury souls. Yeung’s Black Pepper Sauce Mix is a concentrated Chinese-style gravy sauce with an extra peppery kick! This special mix comes in dried and powdered form so you can flavour your meal to-taste. It’s so easy! Simply pour the contents into a pan along with a pint of cold water – stirring constantly – and bring to the boil. Once at a desired temperature, pour over your favourite flash-fried meat, fish or vegetables, and enjoy alongside rice or noodles.


Maysan Curry Sauce


Chinese Curry – another takeaway classic and ultimate comfort food, known for its fragrant savoury flavours and thick consistency.


This authentic Chinese curry paste mix by Maysan has become quite the favourite amongst home cooks and caterers alike. With a careful selection of herbs and spices blended to perfection, Maysan takes out the super tedious work for you. Available in Original, Mild and Extra Hot!


To make, simply whisk 85g of curry paste into 1 pint of cold water – stirring constantly – and bring to the boil. Serve when smooth and at a desired temperature. Add to your stir-fried noodles for an extra flavour kick!


Blue Dragon Egg Noodles


There is no such thing as a “noodles-” or “rice-” person. Noodles is an all-round must-have when it comes to a Chinese takeaway; and definitely a must-have to create the Chinese fakeaway!


Blue Dragon Medium Egg Noodles – made with Free Range eggs – is the perfect base for a Chinese stir-fry, with its fuller and chewier texture. Simply boil in hot water for 5 minutes, drain and then stir for 4 minutes, along with your favourite stir-fry ingredients. Alternatively, skip the stirring and the frying and simply drain-and-serve alongside chow favourite main dish!


These classic egg noodles are free from artificial colours, preservatives and MSG.


For some inspiration, check out this easy recipe for stir-fried chicken noodles, using Yeung’s Black Pepper Sauce Mix.


Fake it till you make it!


Good luck with creating your very own Chinese fakeaway! Whether you use these ingredients or you are simply inspired by this blog, we would love to see your creations. Tag us on Facebook or Twitter @G2GoUK for a share. Wok on!

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