24 of the Best Asian Recipes You May Not Have Made
It’s home to more than half of the world’s population and with so many mouths to feed it’s no wonder the region is full of culinary diversity. We’ve dug through our recipe archives to bring you 24 of the best Asian recipes you may not have made. Whether you’re looking for Korean, Japanese, Chinese or Vietnamese, let us feed your Oriental craving.
Asian Pantry Essentials
No list of the best Asian recipes would be complete without a few pantry staples. Forgo store-bought and try your hand at making your own.
Kimchi
A staple side dish in Korean cuisine. This dish has is a staple when it comes to food trends, not only is it tasty but also great for your gut health.
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Homemade Sriracha Sauce
Another favourite foodie trend, this spicy hot and tangy sauce hails from Thailand. Sriracha is the perfect condiment for dipping snacks and a great stir fry sauce.
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Asian Inspired Soup for the Soul
Soup is an integral part of Asian cuisine, with each region having its own distinct flavours and variations. We love these for their heart-warming properties during winter.
Matcha Green Tea & Kale Soup
A bowl of this green goodness will cure your ails in no time.
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Hot & Sour Soup
Keep warm this winter with our veggie variation of a hot and sour soup, it’s great as a light starter, but filling enough for a main.
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Chicken Noodle Soup with Shaoxing Sweetcorn
Grab your biggest spoon and slurp away at this noodle soup.
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Chicken Wonton Soup
Try your hand at this delicious soup. If you’re short on time visit your local Asian supermarket for ready made chicken stock for the base, and us frozen wontons (or try making your own).
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Laksa Noodle Soup
A spicy and traditional noodle soup dish that will keep you warm and comforted.
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Chicken Miso & Noodle Soup
If you looking for that umami punch, miso is your go-to ingredient.
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Straight Off the Take Out Menu
These are the iconic dishes that Western culture has come to love and associate with Asian cuisine. Before you reach for the takeaway menu try these recipes out yourself.
Cashew Nut Chicken
Crispy chicken and crunchy nuts tossed with some fresh noodles and veggies. This is a one wok winner!
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Sweet & Sour Pork
A serving of this will satisfy those midnight Chinese food cravings.
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Veg Spring Rolls with Soy & Honey Sauce
The trick with making spring rolls… always make an even number so there’s no fighting over the last one.
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Vietnamese Chicken Spring Rolls
Gỏi cuốn are Vietnamese spring rolls made from rice paper, a fresh and light dish perfect for summer.
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Duck Popiah
A healthy, non-fried version of a spring roll, packed with veggies and served with a tasty coffee dipping sauce.
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Deep Fried Vegetable Wontons
Wontons are crisp little dumplings that can be filled with any savoury filling of your choice. They make great starters and nibbles for informal get-togethers.
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The Main Attraction
Sesame Seared Salmon
The distinct, nutty flavour of sesame pairs well with the richness of salmon.
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Pork Belly Kebabs with Sticky Plum Sauce
No list of best Asian recipes list would be complete without a pork belly recipe. This recipe is a manifestation of everything we love about Asia and pork: sweet, sticky, juicy, salty.
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Chinese Braised Pork Belly in an Aromatic Broth with Steamed Jasmine Rice
Deboned pork cooked in sherry and Indonesian soy makes this dish wonderfully sticky, sweet and tangy.
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Sticky Lamb Riblets with Wilted Greens
Although lamb isn’t common among Asian flavours, these riblets are a good match for fatty and meaty riblets.
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Beef Sang Chow Bow
Quick and easy Chinese lettuce wraps with a beautiful sticky sweet soy sauce. Top with any veggies you wish, for a health injection.
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Vegetable Satay with Chilli & Lime Sauce
Satay makes for a great marinade and pairs well with chicken and veg.
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Edamame Avo & Noodle Salad
Popular in Japan, these green baby soybeans are great as a snack but can also be used as a main meal.
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Prawn Tempura
Who can resist a plate of homemade crispy tempura prawns!
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Thai You Very Much
Thai food is influenced by its surrounding neighbours, but one of its defining features is the use of fresh fragrant herbs and spices.
Prawn Pad Thai
Pad Thai made its way onto number 5 of CNN’s list of World’s 50 most delicious foods readers’ poll, who could argue with that.
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Red Curry with Chicken Meatballs
Thai curries are easy to make but loaded with fragrant flavour and only intensify over time making them awesome for leftovers.
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Want to cook Asian like a pro? Stock your pantry with our Guide to Asian Ingredients.
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