No-Oven Meal Plan
No oven? No problem. This plan uses only stovetop cooking — stir-frying, boiling, simmering, and pan-frying. Every meal works on a regular stove or hot plate.
Weekly Meal Plan
| Day | Lunch | Dinner | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Chicken Fried Rice | Spaghetti Bolognese | |
| Tuesday | Tom Yum Soup | Kung Pao Chicken with Rice | |
| Wednesday | Dan Dan Noodles | Steamed Fish with Ginger and Soy | |
| Thursday | Pad Thai | Beef Stir-Fry with Rice | |
| Friday | Chow Mein | Chicken Katsu with Rice | |
| Saturday | Congee with Toppings | Mapo Tofu with Rice | |
| Sunday | Pancakes | Chicken Curry with Rice |
Grocery List
Meat & Fish
- Chicken breasts (6)
- Beef sirloin (300g)
- Minced beef (500g)
- White fish (1)
- Minced pork (200g)
- Prawns (300g)
Vegetables
- Onions (4)
- Garlic (2 heads)
- Ginger
- Bean sprouts (300g)
- Spring onions (3 bunches)
- Mixed vegetables (500g)
- Bok choy (4)
Noodles & Rice
- Rice (3kg)
- Egg noodles (600g)
- Rice noodles (400g)
- Spaghetti (500g)
Sauces
- Soy sauce
- Oyster sauce
- Sesame oil
- Fish sauce
- Coconut milk (2 cans)
- Doubanjiang
- Canned tomatoes (2)
Other
- Eggs (18)
- Tofu (400g)
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Flour
- Butter
Cooking Tips for Helpers
- A wok is the most versatile no-oven cooking tool.
- Steam fish using a pot with a plate inside — no steamer needed.
- Pan-fry instead of baking — chicken katsu works perfectly in a pan.
- Use a rice cooker to free up a stovetop burner.
Stovetop cooking covers the vast majority of cuisines. Asian cooking in particular rarely uses an oven. This plan proves you do not need one for a full week of varied meals.