When you want dinner that’s fast, flavorful, and anything but boring, Asian-inspired recipes are a great place to start. From saucy gochujang chicken to comforting ramen bowls, these dishes come together quickly without sacrificing depth or taste.
Whether you’re using pantry staples like soy sauce and sesame oil or leaning into bold spice blends, these 9 quick and delicious meals bring a satisfying burst of flavor to your weeknight routine.
Thai Chicken Satay
Thai Chicken Satay features marinated, grilled chicken skewers served with a rich and creamy peanut sauce. Bursting with bold flavors of lemongrass, garlic, and spices, this popular street food appetizer is perfect for sharing and easy to make at home.
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Japanese Pork Belly & Yaki Udon
This Japanese Braised Pork Belly & Yaki Udon dish is one of our ultimate favorite things to eat. The recipe combines succulent pork belly slowly braised to perfection in a savory soy-based sauce, paired with the most flavorful udon noodles and veggies in a tasty sauce.
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Japanese Ramen
Japanese ramen is a comforting bowl of flavorful broth, tender noodles, and savory toppings like sliced pork, soft-boiled eggs, and fresh vegetables. This iconic dish combines rich umami flavors with satisfying textures for a truly warming meal.
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Vietnamese Pho
One of our favorite international dishes to make at home during the cold winter months is a big, steamy bowl of Vietnamese Pho. Who doesn’t love the rich, flavorful taste of the broth, slurping up the chewy rice noodles, and the tender pieces of thinly sliced beef?
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Japanese Gyoza
These Homemade Japanese Gyoza are handcrafted dumplings, filled with pork and cabbage, then steamed and fried to perfection on the stove top. If you’ve never made them, don’t worry. It’s not as difficult as it might seem.
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Easy Okonomiyaki Recipe (Savory Japanese Pancakes)
This popular Japanese dish from Osaka, this Easy Okonomiyaki Recipe is a savory pancake made with cabbage, vegetable, meat or seafood, and a delicious sauce.
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Thai Panang Curry
This Thai Panang Curry is one of my favorite dishes from Thailand. It’s made with Panang curry paste, which is easy to find in the grocery store, plus coconut milk, fish sauce and kaffir lime leaves. Add chicken and veggies, if you like, and serve it over rice.
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Korean Bulgogi Recipe
This Korean Bulgogi recipe is so easy to make and it results in a delicious, aromatic and flavorful beef that can be served over rice or fried cabbage. Bulgogi is made with thinly sliced ribeye steak that has been marinated in a sweet soy sauce with Asian pear.
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Honey Gochujang Chicken & Cold Ramen Salad
This Honey Gochujang Chicken and refreshing Cold Ramen Salad are a dynamic duo that is perfect for weeknight dinners, offering a delightful combination of sweet, spicy, and savory elements without a lot of time commitment. In fact, you can have this dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.
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Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.