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Asian Cuisine

Asian Cuisine

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recipe for chicken udon

Chicken Udon

A classic Asian noodle dish made with chicken, dried mushrooms, cabbage, bean sprouts, and Japanese noodles.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for thai iced green tea

Thai Iced Green Tea

If you're looking for a twist on iced tea this summer, Thai green tea with sweetened condensed milk is the answer.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for vegetable lo mein

Vegetable Lo Mein

Serve this simple dish as a side or entree. You can use any thin pasta in it and change up the veggies as desired.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken wings stir fry

Chicken Wings Stir Fry

Chicken wings are marinated in a soy sauce and rice wine mixture. They are then stir fried with ginger, garlic, spring onions, and fermented black beans until tender.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for kaktugi kimchi

Kaktugi Kimchi

Classic kimchi is made with cabbage, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. This kaktugi mixture of spiced radishes and scallions makes an outstanding side dish for a Korean spread.


Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for spicy asian peanut sauce

Spicy Asian Peanut Sauce

This recipe is a spicy peanut sauce that can be used in many different dishes. It's great for dipping finger foods such as spring rolls, wontons, and pot stickers, or drizzling...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sushi pizza

Sushi Pizza

Sushi is most commonly served in single bite serving sizes but this recipe puts all the delicious sushi ingredients into one larger pizza-like presentation.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hunan orange beef

Hunan Orange Beef

Made with vinegar, chicken stock, white pepper, dried chiles, peanut oil, fresh ginger, garlic, Thai chile, orange peel

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for loquat jelly

Loquat Jelly

Curious about loquats and what you can do with them? This jelly is a fantastic introduction to their delicious potential.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cantonese spicy shrimp with braised lettuce

Cantonese Spicy Shrimp With Braised Lettuce

This Cantonese shrimp dish is more authentic than most take-out. Shrimp cooked with onions and oyster sauce join crunchy, sesame-drizzled lettuce for a plate...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for instant pot chinese pepper steak

Instant Pot Chinese Pepper Steak

Get the most tender beef in this pepper steak recipe by using a pressure cooker to make it instead of cooking it on the stove top.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mexican beef stir-fry

Mexican Beef Stir-Fry

Think of this recipe as stir-fried fajitas! Your typical beef fajitas are served Asian-style instead of on tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp & pasta stir fry

Shrimp & Pasta Stir Fry

Tired of plain ol' stir fries? Try this recipe that adds pasta to the dish along with other more traditional stir fry ingredients.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hua toei chao fan fried rice

Hua Toei Chao Fan Fried Rice

Lots of flavor in this fried rice. It's made with cooked rice, peas, carrots, ham, onion, eggs, and soy sauce. A great way to use up leftover rice and/or ham.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for marinated spicy jerky - thai style

Marinated Spicy Jerky - Thai Style

Thai-style jerky is the polar opposite of tiresome, with lime juice and mint counterbalancing the heat from fresh chiles.

Method:   stovetop, oven, dehydrator
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for goi cuon (vietnamese salad rolls)

Goi Cuon (Vietnamese Salad Rolls)

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

recipe for skillet beef and broccoli

Skillet Beef And Broccoli

Round steak is stir-fried with fresh broccoli, mushrooms, and water chestnuts and topped with toasted sesame seeds. Serve over rice or chow mein noodles.

Method:   electric skillet/wok
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for peanut sauce (thai style)

Peanut Sauce (Thai Style)

Thai cuisine is famous for their peanut sauces. It's a unique flavor that adds depth to noodle dishes and makes a great dipping sauce for grilled chicken satay.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bok choy mushroom stir-fry

Bok Choy Mushroom Stir-Fry

Made with sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, mushrooms, canola oil, onions, red bell pepper, garlic, ginger, bok choy

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pheasant stir-fry

Pheasant Stir-Fry

Phenomenal pheasant and veggies. Pheasant breast stir-fried with broccoli, snow peas, and carrots along with a pop of fresh ginger is fantastic for a quick and easy meal over rice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for thai-style spicy shrimp and noodles

Thai-Style Spicy Shrimp And Noodles

This noodle dish is loaded with fresh Thai flavors. Coconut milk cools down the hot chili paste for a sensational sauce to cover the shrimp and stir-fried veggies.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for thai iced tea

Thai Iced Tea

Made with water, tea bags, brown sugar, half and half

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for japanese cucumber salad

Japanese Cucumber Salad

Made with cucumbers, red onion, bell pepper, and carrot marinated in a simple dressing of seasoned rice vinegar and sugar.


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for beef shabu shabu with sesame dipping sauce

Beef Shabu Shabu with Sesame Dipping Sauce

Steak slices, tofu, and vegetables are cooked to each diner's discretion in a central hot pot before getting a dip in sesame soy sauce. A uniquely fun and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for black sticky rice pudding (kao niow dahm)

Black Sticky Rice Pudding (Kao Niow Dahm)

Black rice cooked with coconut milk makes a creamy rice pudding that's absolutely stunning with some bright strawberries or fresh mango slices alongside.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for indian style chinese hot and spicy garlic chicken

Indian Style Chinese Hot and Spicy Garlic Chicken

A tantalizing fusion of Chinese and Indian cuisine, made with tender chicken breasts that are seasoned with a delicate array of aromatics and spices...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for acar (indonesian garden salad)

Acar (Indonesian Garden Salad)

Sweet ginger dressing highlights the crunchy sliced cucumbers and shredded carrots and ties this cool, crunchy Indonesian-style salad together.


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for thai shrimp salad

Thai Shrimp Salad

So many fresh flavors. Lemongrass, basil, mint, and spicy red pepper flakes gives that cool and spicy combo that Thai food is so famous for. Serve it hot or cold, you can't go wrong.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ginger meatball stir-fry

Ginger Meatball Stir-Fry

Tender meatballs made from ground turkey or chicken are stir fried with shiitake mushrooms and baby bok choy in a flavorful hoisin sauce mixture and served over jasmine rice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for beef with butternut squash and szechuan pepper

Beef With Butternut Squash And Szechuan Pepper

Beef and butternut isn't as well known as beef and broccoli, but maybe it should be. The deep, savory combo of steak and soy sauce really benefits from...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pork and ramen stir-fry

Pork And Ramen Stir-Fry

Ramen noodles and frozen vegetables with tender pork create a simple yet authentic-tasting stir-fry meal.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker asian chicken

Slow Cooker Asian Chicken

Give your wrist a rest from all the tossing and stir-frying and let the crockpot do the work for you. Fresh ginger and orange peel bring a lovely aromatic flavor to the...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for spam fried rice

Spam Fried Rice

Spam holds its shape when stir-fried and is a good substitute for ham in other fried rice dishes. This recipe has a little extra kick from a jalapeno as well.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for thai coconut shrimp curry with red curry paste

Thai Coconut Shrimp Curry With Red Curry Paste

Shrimp are simmered in a red curry paste mixture combined with coconut milk and seasoned with lemon grass, fish sauce, and lime leaves.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for healthy fried rice

Healthy Fried Rice

This recipe for fried rice starts off with brown rice as the base and incorporates low sodium ingredients to make it a healthier choice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for asian pork and noodle stir-fry

Asian Pork And Noodle Stir-Fry

Lean pork is combined with rice noodles and cabbage for a quick and flavorful stir-fry dinner.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet chinese pretzels

Sweet Chinese Pretzels

Made with oil, cornstarch, sugar, flour, salt, evaporated milk, water, egg

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cantonese shrimp and eggs with onions and spinach

Cantonese Shrimp And Eggs With Onions And Spinach

Made with shrimp, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, vegetable oil, yellow onion, garlic, baby spinach, eggs, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for korean meatballs

Korean Meatballs

Korean meatballs are a delicious and easy way to get your Asian food fix. These little meaty balls of goodness are perfect for a party or a quick and tasty weeknight meal.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asian roasted chicken

Asian Roasted Chicken

Ridiculously juicy roast chicken, thanks to an Asian-accented marinade and sauce. Perfect with some white rice to soak up some of the extra sesame-ginger sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for spicy beef soup (yuk gae jang)

Spicy Beef Soup (Yuk Gae Jang)

A bowl of Korean comfort food. Spicy beef, bean sprouts, and kosari make up this unassuming soup.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for spicy thai turkey fried rice

Spicy Thai Turkey Fried Rice

Turkey and Thai food may not know each other well, but they're about to become best friends. A sweet stir-fry sauce made with peanut butter and ginger turns turkey and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for korean bbq sauce

Korean BBQ Sauce

Use this Asian-style sauce on beef, pork, or chicken. Works well as a marinade or baste while grilling.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp, asparagus, and pasta stir-fry

Shrimp, Asparagus, And Pasta Stir-Fry

Not your typical Asian-style stir fry! This delicious dish is made with shrimp, mayonnaise, broth, fresh asparagus, ginger, garlic and cooked penne pasta.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fried stuffed chinese eggplant

Fried Stuffed Chinese Eggplant

A scrumptious Asian pork blend flavored with ginger and soy is the perfect filling for golden-fried slices of eggplant. Absolutely addicting.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for smoked salmon sushi roll

Smoked Salmon Sushi Roll

If the idea of eating raw fish has kept you from trying sushi, then this recipe is for you. It uses smoked salmon instead of raw fish.

Method:   rice cooker/steamer
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for shirataki noodle stir fry

Shirataki Noodle Stir Fry

Shirataki noodles are a great addition to any stir-fry. This particular stir-fry features vegetables and meat of your choice and shirataki noodles in a flavorful sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for raid the refrig stir-fry

Raid the Refrig Stir-Fry

A wonderful way to come up with a new family favorite. Take any meat and vegetables you have in your fridge and start sauteing!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken and broccoli stirfry

Chicken and Broccoli Stirfry

Made with red bell pepper, green onions, chicken stock, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, soy sauce, cornstarch, oyster sauce, sesame oil, vegetable oil, chili...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fried brown rice and vegetables

Fried Brown Rice And Vegetables

This recipe is a slightly different twist on traditional fried rice. The carrots are cooked with the rice, and it uses brown rice instead of regular. It also adds corn...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours





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