Asian-Style Appetizers

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

Roll up some cabbage, celery and chickpeas in a egg roll blanket and fry until golden. Serve with hot, plum sauce and you'll be the snack hero.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

These chicken and shrimp filled dumplings with a zesty dipping sauce are perfect for an appetizer or entree.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Some very incognito pizza rolls. Egg roll wraps actually make the perfect vehicle for pizza toppings since all that ooey gooey cheese could use a crispy crunch to...

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 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

Ahh rangoon, the pinnacle of take-out appetizer - try making the crunchy, creamy bites at home. Cream cheese and shrimp make up these tasty rangoon, or sub out the shrimp for crab if...

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Deliciously delicate Vietnamese salad rolls with not one but two dipping options. Rice paper wrapped noodles, shrimp, and carrots pair well with either choice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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

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 little fried delights have a curry and cream cheese filling served with a tangy sweet-and-sour dipping sauce made with pineapple juice. Find some friends, this recipe makes a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 egg rolls are packed with flavor and veggies, making them a delicious and healthy option. They're perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce, and make a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Egg roll wrappers are filled with ground pork, cabbage, carrots, and seasonings and fried until crisp and golden brown. Delicious with a sweet and sour dipping sauce!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 flour, water, spring roll wrappers, vegetable oil, garlic, olive oil, mayonnaise

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with frozen spinach, jalapeno peppers, parsley, cumin, salt, monterey jack cheese, egg roll wrappers, avocado, mayonnaise

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   over 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 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 oil, corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, onions, salt and pepper, egg roll wrappers

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 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 all-purpose flour, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, green onions, water, hoisin sauce, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with ketchup, vegetable oil, onion, frozen sandwich steak meat, egg roll wrappers, American cheese, oil

Method:   stovetop
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 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 powdered sugar, wonton wrappers, cooking spray, banana, miniature chocolate chips

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes