Asian-Style Appetizers

Fried rice paper rounds stuffed with noodles, beef, shrimp, and crab are an irresistible treat. Serve with traditional nuoc cham, fresh mint and cilantro.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Pork filled dumplings are steamed and served with a homemade dipping sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Pork and shrimp wrapped up with stir-fried cabbage, bean sprouts, and water chestnuts get fried and dipped in a tangy cherry sweet and sour sauce.

Method:   electric skillet/wok, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

There's only four grams of fat per serving in these delicious low fat potstickers. They are made with ground chicken or turkey instead of the usual ground pork.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

The perfect appetizer for a homemade Asian feast. Spring rolls stuffed with noodles, mushrooms, and all manner of other good stuff are fried until crispy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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An American twist to eggrolls. Grab some sausages, and mayo and get to work. A bit of ketchup to dip them in, the Star-Spangled Banner playing in the background? Mission...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Real flaked crab with bean sprouts, carrots, and cilantro helps make up a delicious dipper. Warm plum sauce with vinegar and soy provides a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with oil, jack fruit, bananas, sugar and cinnamon, lumpia wrappers

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with bamboo shoots, pork loin, fatback, sesame oil, rice wine or dry sherry, cornstarch, egg white, salt, sugar, white pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with soy sauce, sesame oil, round dumpling skins, prawns, Chinese mushrooms, ground pork, green onion, egg, salt, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

These egg rolls with chicken, bean sprouts, and water chestnuts will have you skipping takeout. Rolling them up is fun and they go great with an easy homemade duck sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Vegetarian wontons are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional meat-filled wontons. The crispy texture of the wontons complements the softness of the vegetables perfectly.

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Spring roll wrappers are stuffed with a stir-fried chicken and cellophane noodle filling and served with a tangy dipping sauce on the side.

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

These lobster spring rolls are the apex of Asian appetizers. The lobster filling pairs perfectly with a citrusy ponzu dipping sauce. Worth the work! ...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with oil, corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, onions, salt and pepper, egg roll wrappers

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Portobello mushrooms, rice sticks, collard greens, and red cabbage are rolled up in rice paper sheets and served with a tangy dipping sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Chicken and Thai peanut sauce is a great call any time, and these spring rolls are no exception. Pre-shredded cabbage makes the prep work a snap.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

These crisp spring rolls are baked instead of fried. The filling contains your choice of chicken, shrimp, or crab.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

These springs rolls have the whole package. Beautifully rolled into a rose shape and fried to perfection, these hand-crafted treats will have your...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

These meatless dumplings make a great lunch or snack. They are filled with ginger, zucchini, and bell pepper, and served with a spicy Thai dipping sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

If dumplings seem like something best bought in the frozen aisle, maybe you haven't given them a shot at home. Wonton wrappers folded around spiced pork can be quickly fried...


Time:   under 30 minutes

These pancake-style egg roll wrappers are so simple to make you'll wonder why you've been buying store bought all this time!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

For spring rolls loaded up with bright flavors, look no further. Sweet mango combined with fresh herbs and sprouts definitely makes it seem like winter is gone and spring...


Time:   30-60 minutes

These delicious dumplings are made with a pork filling that is delicately seasoned, and they are seared and then steamed until they are golden brown and cooked through.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Sambhar vadi is a popular Indian dish. Spring rolls are filled with cilatro (coriander), coconut, peanuts, raisins, and spices and then deep fried until...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with egg, soy sauce, won ton wrappers, ground pork, garlic, ginger, green onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with soy sauce, vegetable oil, rice flour, sticky rice flour, water, tapioca flour, Chinese chives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with soy sauce, corn starch, ground red pepper, black pepper, oil, garlic, green or red bell pepper, cabbage, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with Accent, ground pork, shrimp, carrots, onion, scallions, water chestnuts, eggs, soy sauce, pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with canola oil, sauerkraut, caraway seed, corned beef, lemon, yellow mustard, Swiss cheese, egg roll wrappers, egg, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with oil, spring roll wrappers, ground pork, ground beef, onion, carrot, soy sauce, black pepper, garlic powder, salt

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with ground red pepper, black pepper, garlic, oil, grated ginger root, cabbage, green onions, ground beef or pork, mushroom, oil or shortening

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with flour, water, spring roll wrappers, vegetable oil, garlic, olive oil, mayonnaise

Method:   oven, stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with carrots, green beans, shiitake mushrooms, celery leaves, skinless, boneless chicken breast, green onions, salt, sugar, ground nutmeg, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with vegetable oil, ground beef, green onions, sesame seeds, fresh ginger root, garlic, sesame oil, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with taco sauce, ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, refried beans, cheddar cheese, ketchup, cumin, wonton skins, cooking oil

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with pork, carrot, green onion, fresh ginger, oyster sauce, sesame oil, green onions, cilantro, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with oil, egg, ham, Cheddar cheese, wonton wrappers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with lettuce, egg, cornstarch, sugar, soft shell cicadas, peanuts, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, fresh ginger, chili paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with oil, pork tenderloin, flaked crab meat, onion, water chestnuts, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, cream cheese, won ton wrappers

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with powdered sugar, wonton wrappers, cooking spray, banana, miniature chocolate chips

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with shrimp, French bread, crab meat, egg, won ton wrappers, egg whites, oil, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with oil, wonton wrappers, lobster meat, cream cheese, white pepper, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, green onion

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with corn won tons, dill chips, cream cheese, pepperoncinis, jalapeno, cayenne pepper, pickle juice, kosher dill

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with eggs, soy sauce, sherry, fresh ginger, white pepper, sesame oil, green onions, corn starch, water chestnuts, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with all-purpose flour, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, green onions, water, hoisin sauce, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with oil, chinese cabbage, pea pods, bamboo shoots, onion, crab meat, egg, soy sauce, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with oil, sweet potatoes, fresh ginger, Serrano chilies, fresh cilantro, green onion, soy sauce, peanuts, won ton wrappers

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with bean sprouts, water, egg roll wrappers, shrimp, sherry, salt, cornstarch, oil, celery, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with garlic, green onions, sugar, black pepper, cumin, avocado, olive oil, red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh cilantro

Method:   microwave, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with oil, egg roll wrappers, broccoli florets, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with green onions, ground pork, salt, xanthan gum, soy sauce, white pepper, water, cabbage, vegetable oil, shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with blue cheese salad dressing, salt, cayenne pepper, wonton wrappers, vegetable oil, water, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, hot sauce, margarine...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with white vinegar, barbecue sauce, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, celery salt, garlic salt, black pepper, coleslaw mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours