Exploring the Rich Tastes of Asia with Authentic Recipes to Make at Home
Asia’s culinary traditions are as diverse as its landscapes, offering bold spices, delicate aromatics, and time-honored cooking techniques that bring every dish to life. The vibrant freshness of herbs, or the satisfying balance of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors, Asian cuisine has something for every palate.
Explore authentic recipes you can easily recreate at home (no passport required!) to bring the rich tastes of the East straight to your kitchen.
Sesame Chicken
Sesame Chicken is a popular dish found in Chinese-American cuisine rather than originating directly from China. The dish is garnished with sesame seeds and often served with broccoli.
Get the Recipe: Sesame Chicken.
Pork Fried Rice
This recipe is for you if you want that classic takeout taste without leaving the house. Pork fried rice is a takeout favorite, and this recipe lets you make it yourself! You’ll find all the familiar flavors you love, such as soy sauce, peas, eggs, carrots, and more.
Get the Recipe: Pork Fried Rice.
Chicken Ramen
This chicken ramen recipe is an easy, fun dish that is so superior to the stuff in the little cups! Not much more work than that either!
Get The Recipe: Chicken Ramen.
Shrimp Pad Thai
Shrimp Pad Thai is a classic dish from Thailand, known for its vibrant flavors and textures. Pad Thai is one of Thailand’s national dishes and has gained immense popularity worldwide. The key to Pad Thai is its unique sauce.
Get the Recipe: Shrimp Pad Thai.
Chicken Lo Mein
Lo Mein is a Cantonese dish that means “tossed noodles,” it typically consists of wheat flour lo mein noodles that are boiled and then mixed with vegetables, meat, or seafood and a sauce. It is quick and easy and packed with colorful vegetables
Get the Recipe: Chicken Lo Mein.
Taiwanese Minced Pork Rice
Taiwanese minced pork rice is a classic homestyle dish that’s really easy to make. It’s savory, gently sweet, flavorful and perfect for meal prep, too. A great meal any night.
Get The Recipe: Taiwanese Minced Pork Rice.
Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage Salad
Light and refreshing, Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage Salad (Gỏi Gà Bắp Cải) can be enjoyed as a side as well as a healthy main. It features fun textures and a colorful presentation, it is also an excellent choice for potlucks.
Get the Recipe: Vietnamese Chicken And Cabbage Salad.
Chinese BBQ Pork
Instant Pot Chinese BBQ Pork taste just the boneless spare ribs from your local Chinese restaurant but costs less and is made at home.
Get The Recipe: Chinese BBQ Pork.
Thai Chicken Curry Noodle Soup
This easy Thai Chicken Curry Noodle Soup is packed with shredded chicken, tender rice noodles, and bok choy all simmered in a bold and fragrant lime and coconut curry broth.
Get The Recipe: Thai Chicken Curry Noodle Soup.
Japchae
Japchae is an easy and delicious stir fry with a simple seasoning, vegetables and slightly chewy sweet potato starch noodles. It’s quick and so comforting.
Get The Recipe: Japchae.
Salmon Onigiri
Bring a little taste of Japan into your home with our delicious salmon onigiri recipe – Japanese rice balls. These spicy salmon rice balls are a Japanese classic, simple yet prepared with care for a delightful end result.
Get the Recipe: Salmon Onigiri.
Chinese Black Pepper Chicken
Black Pepper Chicken is a Chinese takeout classic. It consists of stir-fried chicken breasts in a savory pepper sauce with onions and bell peppers. It is ready in half an hour and is garlicky, piquant, and delicious!
Get the Recipe: Chinese Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry.
Korean Short Ribs (in Slow Cooker)
You will be in for a real treat with this Slow Cooker Korean Beef Short Ribs recipe! Fall-of-the-bone, the melt-in-the-mouth dish uses good quality beef and a bold Korean-style marinade to create a dish that has heaps of flavor, but only requires 15 minutes of hands-on time!
Get the Recipe: Korean Short Ribs (in Slow Cooker)
Japanese Condensed Milk Bread
Are you in the mood for something sweet? You’ll want to get your hands on this Japanese Condensed Milk Bread is everything you need in a sweet bread.
Get The Recipe: Japanese Condensed Milk Bread.
Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)
This unbelievably delicious Vietnamese Pho Recipe is made with a nourishing beef broth infused with fragrant spices, chewy noodles, and tender slices of meat. Filled with the same delicious and authentic flavors as your favorite pho restaurant, learn how to make this Vietnamese Noodle Soup from scratch.
Get the Recipe: Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)
Shrimp Shumai
Shrimp Shumai are delicate and pretty Chinese appetizers with great flavors and better still, they’re easier to make than you might think!
Get The Recipe: Shrimp Shumai.
Pancit Canton
Pancit canton recipe that helps you make this favourite Filipino noodle dish at home with ingredients that are readily available in your local supermarket. Easy to make and customize for pancit canton noodles your family will love.
Get the Recipe: Pancit Canton.
Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich)
This Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich) Recipe has the most vibrant combination of flavors, textures, colors, and ingredients and they’re super easy to make at home!
Get the Recipe: Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich).
Chicken Yakitori
Chicken Yakitori are incredibly easy Japanese chicken skewers that take no time to make with deliciously tasty results. Perfect for your summer grilling menu.
Get The Recipe: Chicken Yakitori.
Chinese Scallion Pancakes
Chinese Scallion Pancakes are a street food and restaurant favorite. They’re easier than you might think with a delicious mix of flaky layers, chewiness, crisp outside and tasty flavors.
Get The Recipe: Chinese Scallion Pancakes.
Elk Pad See Ew
Try this wild game twist on this popular Thai noodle dish. This elk pad see ew recipe features stir-fried wide rice noodles, tender elk meat, crisp broccolini, and scrambled eggs enveloped in a sweet and savory sauce.
Get the Recipe: Elk Pad See Ew.
Rice Paper Dumplings (Chinese Potstickers)
This recipe for aromatic rice paper dumplings is a vegan twist on a traditional favorite. Packed with the flavors of king oyster mushrooms, Hoisin sauce, and a medley of fresh vegetables, these dumplings are sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Get the Recipe: Rice Paper Dumplings (Chinese Potstickers).
Homemade Kimchi
This tutorial for how to make kimchi at home is simple. The kimchi is loaded with umami flavor and will only take a day or two to ferment.
Get The Recipe: Homemade Kimchi.
Vietnamese Sugar Cane Shrimp
Vietnamese Sugar Cane Shrimp (Chao Tom) is an easy, tasty finger food – a seasoned shrimp paste wrapped around sugar cane skewers. Enjoy with dipping sauce as a snack or appetizer.
Get The Recipe: Vietnamese Sugar Cane Shrimp.
Pad Woon Sen
Pad Woon Sen may not be as well-known as Pad Thai, but it’s just as delicious and easy to make! Ready in less than 45 minutes, soft and chewy glass noodles, known as “woon sen,” are stir-fried with mixed veggies and proteins and combined in flavorful sweet and savory stir-fry sauce.
Get The Recipe: Pad Woon Sen.
Bibimbap
Bibimbap is a traditional Korean dish whose name literally means “mixed rice.” It’s a versatile and colorful meal consisting of a bowl of warm white rice topped with sautéed and seasoned vegetables, gochujang, soy sauce, a raw or fried egg, and sliced meat, usually beef.
Get the Recipe: Dolsot Bibimbap.
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
Bang bang chicken skewers are coated in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce. Perfect for grilling, meal prep, or serving with rice bowls!
Get The Recipe: Bang Bang Chicken Skewers.
Chawanmushi (Japanese Savory Egg Custard)
Chawanmushi is a silky-smooth savory egg custard that’s a popular side with Japanese meals. It’s easy to make, adaptable and so delicious.
Get The Recipe: Chawanmushi (Japanese Savory Egg Custard).
Korean Mung Bean Pancakes
Korean mung bean pancakes (bindae-tteok) are not only full of nutritious ingredients and packed with protein, but can easily be made gluten free, vegetarian and/or vegan, and are so, so tasty!
Get The Recipe: Korean Mung Bean Pancakes.
Seafood Laksa
This Thai noodle soup is a flavor-packed, comforting dish. If you love our Chicken Thai laksa this easy Seafood laksa recipe is for you. One pan and ready in under 30 minutes, this dish can bring you delicious flavor even on a busy weeknight. Let us show you how.
Get the Recipe: Seafood Laksa.
Orange Chicken
Way better than takeout, this incredible orange chicken recipe takes just 40 minutes to make! This Chinese Orange Chicken is made with crispy fried chicken pieces coated in the most lip-smackingly tangy, sweet, and delicious orange chicken sauce.
Get The Recipe: Orange Chicken.
Short Rib Beef Udon
This Short Rib Beef Udon uses a dashi-based broth to slow braise the beef, giving an incredibly flavorful base for this beef noodle soup.
Get The Recipe: Short Rib Beef Udon.
Asparagus Sushi Roll
Flavorful asparagus sushi roll with avocado and cucumber, resulting in the yummiest AAC roll! Seriously, it tastes better than restaurant ones. Plus it’s healthy too!
Get the Recipe: Asparagus Sushi Roll.
Katsudon
Katsudon (カツ丼) is a popular Japanese rice bowl made with tonkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlet), egg, sautéed onions, and rice in a sweet and savory sauce.
Get The Recipe: Katsudon.
Pan de Coco
Pan de Coco is a soft and sweet Filipino bread roll that’s filled with sweetened coconut then baked until golden brown.
Get The Recipe: Pan de Coco.
Mini Chinese Pork Buns
These mini Chinese pork buns are a staple of takeout. That chewy outside combined with that savory pork filling is a flavor sensation.
Get The Recipe: Mini Chinese Pork Buns.
Simple Filipino Pork Barbecue
This simple, no-frills Filipino pork barbecue recipe has no special ingredients, just pantry staples for that truly authentic Filipino flavor.
Get The Recipe: Simple Filipino Pork Barbecue.
Buldak (Korean Fire Chicken)
This Korean dish brings some serious heat and is incredibly flavorful. I love how the fiery marinade, with gochujang and gochugaru, turns simple chicken into something fiery delicious for someone always seeking hot and spicy.
Get the Recipe: Buldak (Korean Fire Chicken).
Chinese Pork And Cabbage Dumplings
Pork and cabbage dumplings are a traditional dish eaten for Chinese New Year, but these dumplings are so delicious you’ll want to have them more often.
Get The Recipe: Chinese Pork And Cabbage Dumplings.
Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad)
Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad) is so easy to prepare and wonderfully refreshing. Great as a side to a whole range of dishes or enjoy as an appetizer.
Get The Recipe: Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad).
Pei Wei Mongolian Beef
Many people love Pei Wei Mongolian Beef, which is sweet and crispy and served in a tangy sauce straight from the kitchen.
Get the Recipe: Pei Wei Mongolian Beef.
Nasu Dengaku (Miso Glazed Eggplant)
Miso glazed eggplant (Nasu Dengaku) is an easy and delicious Japanese side, combining tender eggplant with a sweet-savory glaze.
Get The Recipe: Miso glazed eggplant (Nasu Dengaku).
Oi Chamchi Gimbap (Easy Cucumber Tuna Kimbap)
Korea’s popular tuna kimbap with crunchy cucumber! These yummy rice rolls are made with canned tuna and don’t require any cooking (except for the rice). Super easy to make with just a few ingredients. Perfect for picnics, road trips, or lunchboxes.
Get the Recipe: Easy Cucumber Tuna Kimbap.
Kinoko Gohan (Japanese Mushroom Rice)
You’ll be amazed at how the simple seasonings in this Japanese mushroom rice add so much umami, earthy, delicious flavor. A great side for so many meals.
Get The Recipe: Japanese Mushroom Rice (Kinoko Gohan).
Thai Noodle Soup
Thai noodle soup is what I make whenever someone needs comforting, perhaps they’re feeling under the weather or had a bad day. The broth is simply delicious.
Get the Recipe: Thai Noodle Soup.
Shiitake Mushroom Sushi Roll
Umami shiitake mushroom sushi roll that is also healthy. Step-by-step photos are included in this vegan sushi which combines shiitake, avocado, and cucumber!
Get the Recipe: Shiitake Mushroom Sushi Roll.
Yaki Udon (Stir Fried Noodles)
Yaki Udon is an easy Japanese stir-fried noodle dish made with udon noodles, your choice of protein, various veggies, and savory six-ingredient yaki udon noodle sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes!
Get The Recipe: Yaki Udon (Stir Fried Noodles).
Wonton Soup
It is thought that the wontons, the dumplings that are the centerpiece of the soup, originated during the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) in Northern China. This soup is a staple in Chinese restaurants in the US and worldwide.
Get the Recipe: Wonton Soup.
