Michelin-star chefs share 7 of their favorite 30-minute meals to make at home

Insider asked Michelin-starred chefs about their favorite 30-minute meals, including the savory Japanese pancake known as okonomiyaki (pictured).Norikko/Shutterstock

• Everyone has those days where you just don't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.
• Insider reached out to Michelin-starred chefs from around the world to discover the 30-minute meals that they love making at home.
• They also gave tips to help you easily re-create these dishes in your own kitchen.
• From pasta and risotto to kimchi fried rice and okonomiyaki, there's a quick dish on this list for every craving.

From pancake cereal to sourdough bread, many people with extra time on their hands are finding tons of new ways to get creative in the kitchen.

But what about those days when we just can't be bothered, when the last thing we want to do is whip up a complicated feast — much less make our own yeast?

We all have those days, especially in trying times like these. So, Insider reached out to Michelin-starred chefs from around the world to learn more about the 30-minute dishes that they love making at home.

From traditional Italian pasta to savory Japanese pancakes, there's a quick dish on this list for every craving.