Asian Cuisine Recipes


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Asian-style spicy chicken burgerViews: 680

Tender, neutral-flavored ground chicken is the perfect foil for strong spices and sauces like ginger, hoisin, soy sauce, and sambal oelek. Fry the cutlets Asian-style and serve them on buns...

Minced chicken, hoisin sauce, ginger root, lime, whole grain bun, champignon mushrooms, carrots, sambal oelek...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 360
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Spicy Roasted BroccoliViews: 570

Broccoli is roasted in the oven until tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Toss it with cashews for crunch, chopped jalapeño for a nice kick, and...

Broccoli, fish sauce, cashews, lime, jalapeño pepper, cilantro, mint...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 119
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Spicy Beef Stir-FryViews: 527

Slice the beef steak into thin strips and stir-fry in a hot wok with ginger, garlic, and chili pepper. Immediately transfer to the Asian sauce and let it steep. Mix the beef with...

beef, bok choy, chili pepper, oyster sauce, starch, sesame oil...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 413
Categories: Sauces, Gas stations, .
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Spicy Asian dressingViews: 667

This sweet and tart dressing with honey and rice vinegar adds a pleasant tang thanks to the addition of Sriracha, a popular Asian sauce. It's perfect for rice noodle salads,...

rice vinegar, honey, fish sauce, sriracha sauce, sesame...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 138
Categories: Appetizers, Snacks, .
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Asian Spicy Sesame Nut MixViews: 600

Corn nuts, cashews, macadamias, pecans, and walnuts are tossed with an Asian spice mix, soy sauce, and ginger and toasted in the oven until crisp and dry. Egg...

Cashew nuts, macadamia nuts, sesame oil, soy sauce, five-spice seasoning, red pepper flakes, ginger root...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 12 Caloric content: 343
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Spicy Asian NoodlesViews: 1,052

Combine cooked rice noodles with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and herbs in a spicy Asian dressing with fresh chili and ginger. Sprinkle with cashews for crunch and serve as an appetizer or...

Rice noodles, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, chili pepper, lime juice, mint, basil, cashew nuts, ginger root, fish sauce...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Spicy Pork Belly and Kabocha Squash in the Air FryerViews: 1,666

In Korea, there are many recipes for the country's beloved pork belly, which is grilled whole, cooked on the stovetop, or baked in the oven. The air fryer is also gaining popularity. This device...

Pork, kabocha squash, green onions, chili paste, sesame oil, mirin (rice wine), sesame seeds...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 2 Caloric content: 1490
Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables, .
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Spicy Asian-Style Pickled CucumbersViews: 1 159

These quick pickles are ready to eat as soon as the brine has cooled, but their flavor will become stronger and more pungent with each passing day. The spiciness comes from Sriracha sauce and Fresno chili. If you want to enhance the flavor...

Cucumbers, Fresno peppers, lime zest, rice vinegar, coriander, brown sugar, Sriracha sauce...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 77
Categories: Soups, Transparent, Meat, .
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TteokgukViews: 1 188
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This rice cake soup is eaten year-round in Korea, but is especially popular during Seolnal, the Korean New Year. The rice cakes (tteok) themselves embody the main themes of the holiday: hope for...

beef, eggs, seaweed...
Time: 3 hours 45 minutes Complexity: average Servings: 6 Caloric content: 1190
Categories: Appetizers, Canapes, Meat, .
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Sweet and spicy beef with pineappleViews: 795

Beef tenderloin pieces simmered in a sweet and spicy Asian sauce with pineapple and onions creates a juicy, delicious appetizer for any occasion. This recipe is suitable for both the slow cooker and...

beef, pineapple, Asian sweet and spicy sauce...
Time: 3 hours 10 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 196
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Pork in sweet and sour sauceViews: 961

This quick recipe is inspired by a classic Chinese-American dish, but the pineapple and bell pepper are replaced with carrots and snap peas, and the pork is wok-fried instead of deep-fried.

Pork tenderloin, sugar snap peas, carrots, green onions, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, starch...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 348
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Green beans in soy glaze with sesame seedsViews: 442

This quick Asian-inspired green bean side dish pairs well with both pork and fried chicken. Blanch the green beans in boiling water, then simmer in a seasoned soy sauce.

Green beans, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger root, red pepper flakes, starch...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 140
Categories: Seasonings, Soups, Transparent, .
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Bone broth in a slow cookerViews: 2,327

When hot, bone broth tastes like strong tea, and when cooled, it's like a savory jelly. It's highly nutritious and invigorating. Bone broth is best prepared in a slow cooker, where it can...

Beef tails, bay leaf, black peppercorns, apple cider vinegar, carrots, celery, lemongrass...
Time: 8 hours 25 minutes Complexity: easily Quantity: 1.8 l. Caloric content: 310
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Slow Cooker Beef with Bok ChoyViews: 792

Hoisin sauce, Shaoxing rice wine, and soy sauce, along with garlic and ginger, give this meat stew a rich Asian flavor. The meat is simmered in a slow cooker for several hours, resulting in a juicy and...

Beef, bok choy, leeks, mirin (rice wine), ginger root, jalapeño pepper, brown sugar, long-grain rice...
Time: 8 hours 25 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 517
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Meat, .
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew with NoodlesViews: 771

Hoisin, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, and ginger give this slow-cooker beef stew a rich Asian flavor. While beef stew is most often made with potatoes, try it with Japanese...

Beef, udon noodles, hoisin sauce, star anise, tomato paste, ginger root, chili sauce...
Time: 7 hours 30 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 550
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Slow Cooker BBQ BeefViews: 508

This recipe features boneless beef simmered in a sweet and spicy blend of hoisin sauce, honey, ketchup, soy sauce, and sambal oelek. Add carrots and turnips to the slow cooker along with the beef, and...

Beef, turnips, carrots, sambal oelek, five-spice seasoning, hoisin sauce, honey...
Time: 8 hours 30 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 450
Categories: Main courses, Meat, .
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Slow Cooker Thai Sweet and Spicy Pork RibsViews: 920

Even on weekdays, you can have a relaxing weekend dinner with a slow cooker. Add the pork ribs, pour in the Thai sweet and spicy sauce, set the timer, and get cooking!

pork ribs, chili sauce...
Time: 8 hours 30 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 749
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Recipes inspired by national dishes

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Shrimp in lobster sauceViews: 512

"This Chinese-American sauce got its name from the fact that it's often served with lobster," says recipe author Richmond Flores. "It's an adaptation of a dish I grew up with. My father became..."

Shrimp, minced pork, ginger root, jasmine rice, peas, white peppercorns, soy sauce, starch...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 540
Categories: Soups, Fish, .
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Noodle soup with shrimp, vegetables and curryViews: 976

Thai red curry paste is a delicious blend of red chili pepper, garlic, lemongrass, and shrimp paste that infuses this soup with a vibrant, complex flavor and warming aroma. This soup...

Shrimp, rice noodles, bok choy, curry paste, coconut oil, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 480
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Chinese dumplings with shrimp and pork, cooked in a frying pan or steamedViews: 1,725

This recipe offers two options for assembling and cooking Chinese dumplings. The first is open-top shumai cooked in a steamer. The second is closed dumplings fried in a pan...

Wonton dough, shrimp, ground pork, rice vinegar, soy sauce, starch, ginger root, water nut, honey...
Time: 2 hours. Complexity: easily Servings: 60 Caloric content: 135
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Soba noodles with shrimp and leeksViews: 708

Kombu seaweed and bonito flakes (dried smoked skipjack tuna) are rich in amino acids, responsible for the umami flavor, which they infuse into the broth for this noodle dish. The broth becomes rich, with...

Shrimp, leeks, bok choy, mirin (rice wine), ginger root, rice vinegar, radish, seaweed, bonito...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Lo mein with shrimp and broccoliViews: 560

Shrimp lo mein is a popular Chinese dish that's easy to make at home and just as delicious as restaurant fare. Combine boiled whole-grain noodles with fried shrimp,...

Shrimp, broccoli, spaghetti pasta, sesame oil, soy sauce, starch...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 415
Categories: Appetizers, With sauces, Fish, .
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Summer rolls with shrimp and coconut dipping sauceViews: 842
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Vietnamese summer rolls are typically served with peanut sauce, but this version of shrimp and mint rolls pairs best with coconut milk curry sauce. They're easy to make and...

Rice paper, shrimp, rice noodles, cucumbers, mint, basil, Boston lettuce, hoisin sauce, fish sauce, curry paste, peanuts, coconut milk...
Time: 1 hour 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 197
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Lettuce wraps with pork, vegetables, rice noodles and sweet chili sauceViews: 566

These wraps are made in the style of labba, a Southeast Asian dish featuring pork and plenty of fresh herbs. This recipe replaces the traditional ground pork filling with shredded roast pork.

Pork, rice noodles, carrots, green beans, bibb lettuce, fish sauce, chili sauce, mint, peanuts...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 329
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Pork belly sisigViews: 924

This Filipino dish is typically made from the cheapest cuts of pork, including cheeks and ears, and embodies the culture's "zero waste" philosophy. The pork is braised and grilled, sliced, and...

Pork, star anise, bay leaf, ginger root, black peppercorns, chicken liver, jasmine rice, lemongrass, chili pepper...
Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Complexity: average Servings: 6 Caloric content: 980
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Bao buns with pork bellyViews: 643

These Asian sandwiches are made with roasted pork belly. The flavor will be even better if you let it sit in the sauce in the refrigerator until tomorrow. Place a slice of pork and the sauce in a soft...

Smoked pork belly, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, cilantro, jalapeño pepper...
Time: 4 hours 40 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 15 Caloric content: 407
Categories: Sauces, Dips, Gas stations, .
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Chinese Green Onion and Ginger SauceViews: 890

Green onion and ginger sauce is commonly served with soy chicken, bai ce ji (white chicken), and stir-fried meat and rice. There are many ways to prepare it, from a no-heat version (in...

green onions, ginger root, sugar...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 100 gr.
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MulnaengmyeonViews: 1,319
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Mulnaengmyeon is a cold noodle dish served in an ice-cold broth with various garnishes or toppings, which may vary from restaurant to restaurant. Although this dish is rarely made from scratch at home...

beef, seaweed, cucumbers, daikon radish, eggs...
Time: 8 hours 45 minutes Complexity: average Servings: 4 Caloric content: 1200
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Mooncakes (Yuebing)Views: 1,806
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Mooncakes are traditionally served in China and Vietnam during the Mid-Autumn Festival, when families gather to celebrate the harvest and pray for longevity and good fortune. Mooncakes, or...

cake flour...
Time: 10 hours 55 minutes Complexity: average Servings: 12 Caloric content: 204
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Vegetarian duckViews: 474

"The first time I tried vegetarian duck, I was so surprised by its texture and umami flavor," says recipe author Vivienne Chan. "It's all thanks to the thin layers of fuzhu stuffed with..."

shiitake mushrooms, carrots, celery, tofu...
Time: 3 hours. Complexity: average Servings: 6 Caloric content: 234
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Mochi with ice creamViews: 1,596

Don't be discouraged if your mochi doesn't turn out perfect the first time. Mastering these Japanese sweets takes time and practice. Stick to the step-by-step recipe, and you'll be ready in no time...

rice flour, ice cream, food coloring...
Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 189
Categories: Soups, With pasta, .
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Just Add Water: Beef Noodle Soup with KimchiViews: 980

Be sure to follow the order in which you put the ingredients in this instant noodle soup. The roast beef marinates overnight in the sauce and kimchi juice, becoming incredibly flavorful. If you can't...

Beef, udon noodles, sesame oil, soy sauce, kimchi, bean sprouts, sesame seeds...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 1 Caloric content: 752
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Mahi Mahi Sandwich in Coconut CurryViews: 590

These sandwiches were inspired by the Vietnamese banh mi. A split baguette is topped with a Thai salad featuring mahi mahi in red curry, green onions, carrots, and cucumber, and topped with...

Mahi-mahi, fish sauce, chili sauce, coconut milk, Boston lettuce, cucumbers, watercress, mint, carrots, curry paste, peanuts...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2
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Spaghetti squash in carrot-ginger dressingViews: 755

Spaghetti squash is a great way to make vegetable pasta without any special vegetable cutters or spiralizers. Simply microwave it, and the flesh falls apart naturally.

Spaghetti squash, carrots, green onions, ginger root, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame seeds...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Microwaved Flounder in Ginger-Soy Sauce with Snow PeasViews: 773

The microwave is ideal for preparing quick, healthy meals, like this fish and vegetable stew, which will be on the table in just 15 minutes. Perfect for a midweek dinner...

flounder, sugar snap peas, brown rice, shiitake mushrooms, sriracha sauce, radish, lemon, mirin (rice wine), ginger root...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2 Caloric content: 320
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Green rice with matchaViews: 692

Japanese matcha green tea is often used not only for its intended purpose, but also as a natural coloring agent for desserts, baked goods, and other dishes, giving them a pleasant herbal...

Sushi rice, matcha tea, pickled ginger, rice vinegar, seaweed, sesame seeds...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 273
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Chinese lotus riceViews: 737

This special-occasion dish combines two popular dim sum appetizers: sticky rice steamed in a lotus leaf and sticky rice with Chinese sausage. Dry Chinese...

Sushi rice, shiitake mushrooms, sausage, ginger root, jicama, green onions, sesame oil...
Time: 1 hour 55 minutes Complexity: average Servings: 8 Caloric content: 376
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Low-calorie Pad Thai noodlesViews: 1,036

This low-calorie version of the classic Pad Thai dish is packed with all the traditional flavors, but it's even more juicy and refreshing thanks to the added vegetables. This recipe uses a reduced amount of...

Rice noodles, shrimp, carrots, zucchini, bell pepper, bean sprouts, oyster sauce, peanuts, fish sauce, sriracha sauce, lime...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 370
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Snow peasViews: 779

Stir-frying (stirring constantly) preserves snow peas' freshness, juiciness, and sweetness. Store-bought gong pao sauce (a blend of soy sauce, ginger, chili, and sesame...)

Sugar snap peas, soy sauce, Vidalia onions, peanut butter, grapeseed oil, peanuts...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 131
Categories: Cocktails, With whiskey, .
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Sour with kombucha and bourbonViews: 675

One of the ingredients in this Whiskey Sour cocktail is kombucha. You don't need to grow it; you'll just need store-bought apple-flavored kombucha. Pair it with bourbon...

Ginger root, bourbon, lemon juice, maple syrup, ground cayenne pepper...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 1
Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables, .
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Kennip kimchiViews: 1,883
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Kennip kimchi (perilla leaf kimchi) is typically made with a very salty and rich sauce. This version is anything but! Add a water-based sauce to lightly season and marinate the leaves,...

Kimchi, red pepper flakes, fish sauce, soy sauce, carrots, ginger root, sesame seeds...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6

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