38 Easy and Best Asian Recipes

Asian cuisine is known for its diverse and flavorful dishes that are enjoyed by people all around the world. From the spicy and aromatic flavors of Thai food to the rich and savory tastes of Chinese dishes, there is something for every palate. In this post, we have compiled a list of delicious easy, and best Asian recipes that span a range of cuisines, including Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, and Japanese.

Our recipe selection covers a wide range of dishes, from breakfast to dinner, main courses like rice and sides, and drinks. Our collection includes classic dishes like stir-fries and noodle dishes, as well as refreshing iced drinks such as Vietnamese coffee, and Thai Tea to creamy bubble teas, and spicy hot pots.

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Whether you're a fan of traditional Asian recipes or you're looking to try something new and unique, this list has something for everyone. With easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photos, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating delicious and aromatic dishes that are sure to become family favorites. So why wait? Start exploring these amazing Asian recipes and discover the joy of cooking and eating these delicious and flavorful dishes!

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Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)

Nasi Goreng is a sweet, savory, and spicy Indonesian fried rice dish. It is typically made with cooked rice, chicken, aromatics, Kecap Manis (sweet soy sauce), and shrimp paste. This popular Indonesian dish is one of the simplest and best stir-fried recipes and is often served with a fried egg, fried onions, and fresh veggies as toppings, making it a filling one-pot meal for both lunch and dinner.

Egg Foo Young (Chinese Omelette)

Egg Foo Young is a super delicious, flavor-packed classic Chinese Omelette. It is usually made with beaten eggs, veggies, bean sprouts, and protein like chicken or shrimp and served with a flavor bursting brown gravy. This Egg Foo Young is one of the best omelette dishes that can be enjoyed as a main course meal with rice for lunch and dinner. You can also serve it as an appetizer using the gravy as a dipping sauce.

Egg Foo Young served in a black plate with lemon and cabbage in a cup nearby

Tamagoyaki (Japanese Omelette)

Tamagoyaki is a sweet, savory, and light textured Japanese Rolled Omelette. It is usually made with beaten eggs that are seasoned with a few ingredients like soy sauce, and sugar, and sometimes with fillings like veggies, proteins, or seafood. This classic Tamagoyaki is one of the best omelette recipes that is usually served with breakfast, on top of sushi rice, or as a complimentary side dish in bento boxes.

Tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelette) placed on a black plate with cut carrot pieces.

Crispy Baked Tofu

Baked Tofu is a crispy, flavor-loaded and an easy-to-make Chinese dish. It is usually made with extra firm tofu, that is marinated with basic seasonings and baked at high temperature until it turns crispy and golden. This crispy Oven Baked Tofu is one of the best side dishes and is perfect to serve for lunch and dinner, and can also be used in stir-fries, bowl meals, or salads.

General Tso's Tofu

General Tso's Tofu is a sweet, sour, and spicy Chinese dish. It is an adapted version of classic General Tso's Chicken in which the fried tofu is stir-fried in a delicious General Tso Sauce. This General Tso's Tofu is a perfect vegan-friendly side dish when you are looking for a meatless meal and tastes great over rice or noodles for lunch and dinner.

Hot and Sour Soup

Hot and sour soup is a spicy, sour, and popular Chinese takeout classic! Filled with a variety of tasty ingredients like shiitake and wood ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots, chicken breast or pork, tofu, vinegar, white pepper, and classic Chinese sauces, this soup is a meal in itself or the perfect addition to any spread of Asian cuisine for both lunch and dinner. This homemade Hot and Sour Soup is one of the healthy and best soup recipes and is sure to make a filling and hearty meal. Whether you're looking for something to warm you up on a cold day or just want a delicious and satisfying starter for your meal, this Hot and Sour soup is sure to hit the spot.

Vegetable Stir Fry

Vegetable Stir Fry is a sweet, mildly spicy, and healthy Chinese dish. It is usually made with fresh veggies, stir fry sauce, and basic aromatics. This homemade Vegetable Stir Fry is one of the best and easy-to-make vegan stir fry dishes and can be served as a side dish with rice, noodles or fried rice for lunch and dinner. And the best part is it comes together in under 30 minutes.

Chicken Stir Fry

Chicken Stir Fry is a sweet, savory, and protein-packed Asian dish. It is usually made with chicken, vegetables, and flavor-loaded stir fry sauce. This easy homemade Chicken Stir Fry is one of the best quick-to-make stir fry dishes that taste great for lunch and dinner with rice, brown rice, or noodles. And the bonus is you can enjoy a healthy protein-packed meal in under 30 minutes.

General Tso's Chicken

General Tso's Chicken is a sweet, savory, and crispy classic Chinese dish. It is usually prepared with boneless fried chicken that is tossed in a special General Tso's Sauce. This General Tso's Chicken is one of the best stir-fry dishes that taste great with rice, fried rice, or noodles for lunch and dinner.

Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken is a hot, and spicy classical Chinese dish that has its origin from Szechuan Cuisine. It is usually made with chicken breast, Sichuan peppercorns, veggies, peanuts, and a flavor bursting Kung Pao Sauce. This Kung Pao Chicken is one of the best stir-fry dishes that delivers authentic taste and flavor. And it tastes great over rice, noodles, or similar dishes for lunch and dinner.

Teriyaki Chicken

Teriyaki Chicken is a sweet, savory, and juicy flavor-bursting Japanese dish. It is usually made with chicken, soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, and other aromatics. The chicken is usually fried, broiled, or grilled using a sticky and glowing Teriyaki Sauce which makes this dish unique and flavorful. This Homemade Chicken Teriyaki is one of the best and easy-to-make stir-fry dishes that makes a perfect meal for your lunch and dinner. And it tastes great with white rice, brown rice, or jasmine rice, similar to our Teriyaki Salmon.

Pad Thai

Pad Thai is an authentic Thai stir fry noodles dish filled with sweet and savory flavor. It is typically made with rice noodles, chicken, egg, shrimp, and tofu that are tossed in a unique Pad Thai sauce. This Pad Thai is an absolute treat to enjoy for lunch or dinner and tastes similar to your favorite restaurant take-outs.

Orange Chicken

Orange Chicken is a sweet, sour, sticky, and mildly spicy Chinese dish loaded with flavors of orange. It is usually made with crispy fried boneless chicken breast, basic aromatics, and flavorful orange sauce. This Chinese Orange Chicken is an easy-to-make side dish that can be whipped up in under 30 minutes. It tastes great over white rice, noodles, or fried rice for lunch and dinner. And the best part is it tastes similar to your favorite Asian take-outs.

Lemon Chicken

Lemon Chicken is a juicy, tender, and flavor-bursting under 30 minutes dish. It is usually made with chicken breast, basic seasoning spices, Italian herbs, and flavorful Lemon Butter Sauce. This Lemon Chicken Breast is one of the versatile and easy-to-make dishes that deliver a restaurant-quality dish at home. It can be a perfect dish to serve for lunch and dinner and pairs perfectly over pasta, rice or roasted or baked vegetables, or other sides of your choice.

Honey Garlic Chicken Breast

Honey Garlic Chicken Breast is a sweet, savory, and flavor-loaded Chinese dish. It is usually made with chicken breast or thighs, honey, garlic, soy sauce, and basic ingredients. This Homemade Honey Garlic Chicken is one of the flavor-packed dishes that are perfect to serve for lunch and dinner. And the bonus is it comes together in under 30 minutes.

Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon is a sweet, and savory seafood dish filled with the bursting flavor of honey and garlic. It is made with fresh salmon, honey, garlic, and basic seasoning powders. This Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon is one of the best and easy-to-make dishes which is perfect to serve for lunch and dinner.

Teriyaki Salmon

Teriyaki Salmon is a sweet, savory, and juicy Japanese seafood dish that is glazed in a homemade Teriyaki Sauce. It is usually made with salmon fillets, basic aromatics, mirin sauce, tamari sauce, and other basic seasonings. This homemade Teriyaki Salmon is of one the best and easy-to-make seafood dishes that comes in under 30 minutes. And it pairs great with rice, brown rice, or roasted and baked vegetables for lunch and dinner.

Honey Garlic Shrimp

Honey Garlic Shrimp is a sweet, juicy, and mildly spicy seafood dish. It is usually made with shrimp, basic seasonings, and a flavorful honey garlic sauce. This Honey Garlic Shrimp is one of the best side dishes that can be served for lunch and dinner. The best part is it comes together quickly in under 30 minutes and tastes similar to your favorite Chinese restaurants around.

Kung Pao Shrimp

Kung Pao Shrimp is a sweet, spicy, and authentic Chinese dish that has its origin from Szechuan Cuisine. It is a modified version of classical Kung Pao Chicken in which the fried shrimp is tossed in silky smooth Kung Pao Sauce. This homemade Kung Pao Shrimp is a flavor-packed seafood dish that tastes great over rice or noodles and can be served for lunch and dinner.

Szechuan Shrimp

Szechuan Shrimp is a hot, spicy, and authentic seafood dish from Szechuan cuisine and it is packed with bold and complex flavors. It is prepared with shrimp, dry red chilies, Szechuan sauce or peppercorns, and other fresh ingredients. This Szechuan Shrimp cooking process is similar to Szechuan chicken but with a bold seafood flavor. And it is usually served as a side with rice, Szechuan fried rice, noodles for lunch or dinner.

Jasmine Rice

Jasmine Rice is a floral fragrant, and long-grain rice popular in Asian cooking, especially in Thai cuisine. It is usually cooked with rice and water using the absorption method on the stovetop. This fragrant Jasmine Rice is widely used as a side dish with curries, stir-fries, and most Thai dishes and to make fried rice. The cooking method shared here is one of the easy and best ways to cook Jasmine Rice on the stovetop using a pot. And it delivers perfectly soft, fluffier, and light rice every time.

How to cook Rice

Learn how to cook White Rice on a stovetop that delivers the best, perfectly fluffy, and tender rice every time. This recipe for white rice is usually made with short, medium, or long-grain rice and water using the absorption method. The process for cooking rice involves boiling, and simmering the rice until it is cooked completely. The cooking method shared here is one of the easy and best ways to make Rice on the stovetop using a pot. Here the Rice is made plain without any seasonings, so it pairs great with curries, stir-fried dishes, and roasted and baked dishes. You could also serve it with chicken, salmon, shrimp, and many Asian and Indian recipes for lunch and dinner.

Perfectly cooked fluffy rice in a black bowl on a grey table, with few ingredients around.

Thai Red Curry with Vegetables

Thai Red Curry with vegetables is a rich, mildly spicy, and flavorful side dish. It is prepared with vegetables that are simmered in an authentic red curry paste sauce along with coconut milk. This Thai Red Curry is a vegan-friendly dish and tastes great with rice, Thai fried rice, and can be served for lunch or dinner.

Thai Yellow Chicken Curry

Thai Yellow Chicken Curry is a thick, creamy, and mildly spicy Thai dish loaded with fresh flavors. The chicken, veggies, or other proteins are sauteed in a flavor-bursting yellow curry paste and then simmered in coconut milk. This Yellow Chicken Curry is one of the best Thai curries that can be made in under 30 minutes. And it tastes great over rice for lunch and dinner.

Thai Green Curry

Thai Green Curry is a creamy, aromatic, and authentic Thai dish loaded with fresh flavors. It is prepared with homemade green curry paste, chicken, eggplant, and Thai herbs that are simmered in rich coconut milk. This Thai Green Curry is one of the best dishes to serve over rice for lunch or dinner.

Panang Curry

Panang curry is a rich, creamy, and mildly spiced Thai dish. It is prepared with boneless chicken pieces, Panang curry paste, spices, and fresh herbs. This Panang curry with chicken tastes great with rice or noodles and can be served for lunch or dinner.

Fried Rice

Fried Rice is a fluffy, crisp, and traditional Chinese rice dish that has its origin in Sui Dynasty. It is usually made with cooked cold rice or leftover rice that is stir-fried in a high-heat wok with veggies, eggs, and basic aromatics and seasonings. This homemade Chinese Fried Rice is one of the easy and best rice dishes that taste great with stir fry dishes, and starters for lunch and dinner. The best part is, it is easily customizable, and it takes only under 30 minutes to make the entire dish.

Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken Fried Rice is a classic Chinese dish that combines ease, speed, and bold flavors in one delicious package. It is typically made with boneless chicken, aromatic vegetables, rice, and basic seasonings. This homemade Chicken Fried Rice recipe is one of the best stir-fry dishes to try and can be ready in under 30 minutes. With just a few simple ingredients and a few short steps, you can enjoy a comforting lunch or dinner.

Egg Fried Rice

Egg fried rice is a quick and flavour filled indo-chinese dish which can be prepared under 20 minutes. This recipe was prepared with basmati rice, veggies, eggs, sauce, and Indian masala. This tasty fried rice can be best served for lunch and dinner.

Schezwan Fried Rice

Schezwan fried rice is a flavorful one pan Indo-Chinese rice meal that is made of basmati rice, veggies, eggs, and chicken. This recipe uses Szechuan sauce and soy sauce which is unique from regular fried rice recipes. It can be served for lunch and dinner.

Vietnamese Coffee

Vietnamese Coffee is a strong, sweet, and rich drip coffee enjoyed either in hot or iced version. It is usually prepared with the Vietnamese coffee grounds, and condensed milk using the traditional Phin or Vietnamese filter. This Vietnamese Coffee is one of the best drinks filled with intense rich flavor of coffee that can be enjoyed hot on cold winter days or iced to refresh your thirst buds on summer days.

Vietnamese iced Coffee served in a tall glass with coffee beans scattered around and filter placed behind.

Thai Iced Tea

Thai Tea is a rich, creamy, and smooth orange-colored iced drink loaded with flavors of warm spices and rich condensed milk. The tea is usually made with a special Thai tea mix, and served with condensed, and full-fat milk with a lot of ice cubes. This Thai Iced Tea is one of the best drinks to enjoy on a hot summer day or as a quick afternoon pick-me-up.

Bubble Tea (Boba Milk Tea)

Bubble Tea also called Boba Milk Tea is a sweet, chewy, and authentic Taiwanese Tea. It is usually prepared with tapioca pearls, black tea powder, milk, and sweetener. This Boba Milk Tea tastes great similar to your favorite fast-food chain. And it can be a perfect warm drink to enjoy on cold winter days or the iced version on hot summer days.

Bubble Tea served in a glass with brown sugar placed in a bowl.

Taro Milk Tea (Taro Bubble Tea)

Taro Milk Tea also called Taro Bubble Tea is a sweet, chewy, and creamy purple-colored Taiwanese drink. It is prepared with Taro Root Powder, milk, black or green tea, and black boba pearls. This Taro Bubble Tea is a perfect drink to enjoy on cold winter days or as iced on hot summer days.

Taro Milk Tea in a tall glass with boba pearls scattered around.

Brown Sugar Milk Bubble Tea

Brown Sugar Milk Tea with Boba or bubble is a rich, sweet and chewy Thai drink. It is also called Tiger Milk Tea as the brown sugar syrup with Boba creates the tiger stripes like impression on the serving glass. This Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea is one of the refreshing iced drinks to enjoy on hot summer days and can be also served warm to comfort yourself on cold winter days.

Brown Sugar boba milk served in a glass with boba pearls scattered around.

Strawberry Milk Bubble Tea

Strawberry Milk Bubble Tea also called Strawberry Boba Tea is a rich, sweet and chewy drink. It is usually made with strawberry milk, green tea, and tapioca pearls. This Strawberry Milk Tea is a perfect treat to refresh yourself on a hot summer day or enjoy it warm on cold winter days.

Barley Tea (Boricha)

Barley Tea or Boricha is a healthy and nut-like flavored detox drink. It is traditionally made with roasted Barley kernel and water and is one of the staple drinks in Korea. This Barley Tea is usually enjoyed either hot or cold and served at any time of the day.

Barley Tea served with ice cubes with roasted barley kernels near by.

Strawberry Milk

Strawberry Milk is a thick, mildly sweet, and fruit flavor-filled drink. This Milk Drink is made with real strawberries, brown sugar, and cold milk which is popular in Korea and Japan. This Homemade Strawberry Milk is one of the best drinks to serve with breakfast, treat, or as a quick snack.

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