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Why Are Fakeaway Recipes So Popular?

Why Are Fakeaway Recipes So Popular?

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

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?

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