Duck goes brilliantly with the subtle aniseed flavour of fennel and the sweetness of fruit. Serve with rice or noodles ... the soy or hoisin sauce, the fruit, fruit juice and 50ml/2fl oz water ...

Hoisin is the secret to creating an easy, no-cook Chinese sauce to serve with these cheap and cheerful noodles. Cooking the noodles and spinach in the same pan helps cut down on washing up ...