The rise of the fakeaway in the UK is showing no signs of slowing down, and it’s no surprise why. Here are some of the many reasons fakeaway recipes are becoming go-tos in households up and down the UK.

Cost-cutting:
Preparing fakeaway recipes at home is a much more cost effective way to enjoy your favourite takeaway dishes.
Customisation:
Homemade fakeaway recipes offer you the flexibility to customise dishes to your personal tastes and dietary restrictions. When you’re cooking the fakeaway yourself, you can see exactly what is going into it, which is not only a benefit for those following specific diets but those who have intolerances too.
Portion control:
When ordering a takeaway, you often have no control over your portion size, which could lead to overeating or food waste. Cooking the meals yourself allows you to only cook the exact amount you need, whether you’re cooking meals for one, or entertaining lots of guests and providing fakeaway party food, for example.
Balanced options:
Fakeaway recipes allow people to enjoy their favourite takeaway dishes while controlling the ingredients they use, which can lead to more balanced meals with less salt, sugar and unhealthy fats.

Most Popular Fakeaways in the UK

Recent research shows that more than half of us Brits order a takeaway on the day we return from our holidays, with Chinese cuisine crowned the most popular post-holiday takeaway, followed by Italian and then British foods. However, despite takeaways being quick and convenient, the cost can really add up. That’s why we’re encouraging Brits to embrace the fakeaway and see just how much money they can save.

If you’re one of the three in 10 claiming to have ordered Chinese when arriving home from holiday, why not try our popular sweet and sour style chicken or Chinese pineapple chicken with pepper and jasmine rice recipe and see how it matches up to your favourite Chinese takeaways?

Fakeaway Recipe FAQs

What is a fakeaway?

A fakeaway is a homemade, takeaway style meal which replicates food you’d order from a takeaway restaurant. Fakeaway recipes are becoming increasingly popular in the UK as a means of saving money but not missing out on the delicious flavours of a takeaway meal.

How do you make egg fried rice like a Chinese takeaway?

Chinese takeaways are one of the most well-loved in the UK, so it’s no surprise people are wondering how to make a fakeaway version of the popular dish, egg fried rice. To make egg fried rice like a Chinese takeaway, stir-fry cooked, cold rice in hot oil. Next, add beaten eggs, scrambling them into small pieces. Then mix in soy sauce, finely chopped green onions, peas, and optional diced carrots or shrimp. Cook until everything is heated through, ensuring all of the ingredients are well combined. Finish with a dash of sesame oil and a sprinkle of white pepper for that authentic, unmissable Chinese flavour.

How do you make salt and pepper chips fakeaway?

To make Chinese-style salt and pepper chips at home, cut your potatoes into chip shaped strips and roast until golden and crispy, then toss them in a hot wok with minced garlic, chopped chilies, onions, salt and ground pepper until well-coated.