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Asian Cuisine

Asian Cuisine

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recipe for stir fried spinach

Stir Fried Spinach

Make sure you start with a big bunch of spinach, because you'll want plenty of these garlic stir-fried greens for a colorful and healthy side dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat benihana's fried rice

Copycat Benihana's Fried Rice

Make your own copycat version of the famous fried rice at Benihana's. It's quick and easy to prepare, and even has tips on how to make it in advance.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hawaiian fried rice

Hawaiian Fried Rice

This fried rice recipe has all the essential elements of traditional Asian fried rice with the addition of Hawaiian ingredients like pineapple and macadamia nuts.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mongolian beef

Mongolian Beef

Made with green onions, vegetable oil, sirloin tip roast, soy sauce, dry sherry, sesame oil, cornstarch, brown sugar, crushed red pepper, whole dried red chile peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for stir-fried lemongrass beef with holy basil

Stir-Fried Lemongrass Beef with Holy Basil

Bring a little life to your beef stir-fry. Keep the staples like garlic, chiles, and shallots but throw in lemongrass, thai basil, and fish sauce to add some...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for pad thai with chicken and a creamy peanut sauce

Pad Thai With Chicken And A Creamy Peanut Sauce

Imagine sitting at a bustling street market in Southeast Asia while you savor this Pad Thai, featuring tender chicken and an irresistible peanut sauce...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 fried vegetarian spring rolls (cha gio chay)

Fried Vegetarian Spring Rolls (Cha Gio Chay)

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


recipe for one-pot chicken lo mein

One-Pot Chicken Lo Mein

This one-dish dinner is made with chicken tenderloins, broth, teriyaki sauce, linguine noodles and an Asian vegetable blend.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for garlic shrimp stir-fry

Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry

Broccoli and shrimp cooked in garlic and teriyaki is a great way to try out stir-frying. Once you've got the technique down, switch up the veggies and sauces to find your...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chinese squid balls

Chinese Squid Balls

Poached squid with shrimp, garlic, and egg, pan-fried and simmered in chicken stock makes an exotic party food.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 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 copycat pearl of the orient's young chow fried rice

Copycat Pearl Of The Orient's Young Chow Fried Rice

This recipe is a great copycat of the restaurant's Young Chow Fried Rice. It calls for shrimp, ham, and shredded barbecued pork which is the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for simple fried brown rice

Simple Fried Brown Rice

Who has time for complicated fried rice these days? Just keep it simple and you'll only need four ingredients and a few minutes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 kung pao beef

Kung Pao Beef

Lots of fresh ingredients here, no cheating with a jarred sauce. Diced red chili, sake, and sesame oil lend authentic flavor to some quick-cooked steak on a fluffy bed of jasmine rice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 chinese garlic sauce

Chinese Garlic Sauce

Garlic and ginger are always a good call when it comes to Asian cuisine. Use this garlic sauce to spice up all sorts of creations. If you like your sauces extra thick, just whisk...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chinese raviolis (jao tze) pork shau mai

Chinese Raviolis (Jao Tze) Pork Shau Mai

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


recipe for chinese steamed pork dumplings (shiu mai)

Chinese Steamed Pork Dumplings (Shiu Mai)

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

recipe for dim sum (steamed pork and shrimp dumplings)

Dim Sum (Steamed Pork And Shrimp Dumplings)

Pork, shrimp, water chestnuts, and mushrooms make up the filling in these steamed dumplings.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sizzling chicken stir fry

Sizzling Chicken Stir Fry

A simple but delicious stir fry made with chicken, fresh broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, bok choy, water chestnuts, and teriyaki sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chinese spicy eggplant

Chinese Spicy Eggplant

A nice change from the same old roasted vegetables. The eggplant absorbs all the flavors of the sauce. You can also use ground turkey instead of pork if you want a lower fat...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for combination fried rice

Combination Fried Rice

If you are looking for a hearty and delicious fried rice, you've found it. This recipe combines chicken, pork, beef, and shrimp into one amazing dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for garlicky scallop stir-fry

Garlicky Scallop Stir-Fry

Made with soy sauce, cornstarch, sea scallops, butter, mushrooms, garlic, chicken broth, broccoli, red bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pot sticker pad thai

Pot Sticker Pad Thai

Get the flavor of pad thai without all the work by using frozen pot stickers and adding fresh ingredients and a light sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for onigiri (japanese rice balls)

Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)

Rice balls stuffed with fish, chicken, or other fillings of choice are a great, slightly less work-intensive alternative to sushi night.


Time:   under 30 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 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 stir-fried turkey with mixed vegetables

Stir-Fried Turkey with Mixed Vegetables

Stir-fried turkey breast with cabbage, broccoli, and red pepper in a sesame soy sauce may become your new favorite Asian dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for texas-style beef sushi

Texas-Style Beef Sushi

A fun Texas-style twist to sushi! Thin roast beef is wrapped around cheesy rice and refried beans.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for rice stick noodles with exotic mushrooms

Rice Stick Noodles With Exotic Mushrooms

Asian rice stick noodles are tossed with shiitake and oyster or straw mushrooms, napa cabbage, and a sesame-soy sauce dressing and served warm.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for edamame with sesame jasmine rice

Edamame With Sesame Jasmine Rice

Made with salt and pepper, toasted sesame seeds, salt, water, jasmine rice, edamame, peanut oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for napa kimchee

Napa Kimchee

Made with kosher salt, red pepper flakes, sugar, napa cabbage, Korean pickling salt, scallions, carrot, ginger, garlic, candied ginger


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for kimchi (korean cabbage relish)

Kimchi (Korean Cabbage Relish)

Made with ginger root, Chinese cabbage, salt, green onions, crushed red chile peppers, garlic


Time:   over 5 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 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 chinese long beans with ground beef

Chinese Long Beans With Ground Beef

Take a trip to the Asian market to stock up on some authentic ingredients for this dish. Long beans with ground beef and some choice Chinese flavors make an...

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 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 pan-asian fried rice

Pan-Asian Fried Rice

Made with carrots, shiitake mushrooms, salt, celery, green cabbage, garam masala, stir-fry sauce, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, chili paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for steamed chinese style snapper

Steamed Chinese Style Snapper

Made with cilantro, snapper fillets, salt and pepper, rice wine or dry white wine, fresh ginger, soy sauce, garlic, green onions, sesame oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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


recipe for yu sang (chinese new year salad)

Yu Sang (Chinese New Year Salad)

Made with preserved ginger, pickled scallions, kaffir lime leaves, Red Thai chiles, green onions, cilantro, lime or lemon, peanuts, fried shrimp chips or fried rice...


Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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





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