Asian Recipes

Creamy Gochujang Broth Bowls with Crispy Sesame Beef

For a quick dinner that fills four bowls, serve steamed rice with caramelized ground beef and warm creamy gochujang broth. The broth gets its body from blended low-fat cottage cheese, while the beef brings spicy, umami, slightly sweet sesame flavor and crisp browned edges.

30 min

Chicken Katsu with Caviar: Crisp Panko and Cool Crème Fraîche

Frying the panko-coated chicken at 170–180°C sets a light, crisp shell while the tender pieces cook through. This chicken katsu with caviar pairs hot golden crunch with cool crème fraîche and briny caviar, using restrained seasoning so the topping remains the focus from the first bite to the last.

15 min

Mongolian Beef with Caramelized Soy Sauce and Green Onions

For a quick takeout-style dinner, serve this Mongolian beef with rice or sautéed garlic bok choy. Thin flank steak turns tender and savory in a sweet soy sauce, while black pepper, Shaoxing wine, and onions give the stir-fry its fragrant, lightly charred character.

30 min

Pan-Fried Cabbage and Noodle Buns with Crisp Golden Crusts

Serve these when a warm snack or side is needed. Pan-fried cabbage and noodle buns pair a crisp golden crust with a chewy steamed interior, enclosing cabbage, vermicelli, carrot, and scallions seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, and sesame seeds for sharing.

150 min

Crispy Chilli Beef With Sticky Sweet-Spicy Sauce

Choose tender sirloin steak with balanced marbling and slice it thinly against the grain; it stays juicy through the quick fry while its broad surface becomes crisp. This Chinese-style crispy chilli beef combines golden cornflour-coated strips with sticky sweet-spicy sauce, carrot, red pepper, chilli, and fluffy white rice.

Asian Chilli Garlic Prawns with Sticky Spicy Garlic Sauce

High heat quickly browns the prawns before they can turn tough, while a brief final toss lets the reduced sauce cling to them. This Asian chilli garlic prawn dish pairs juicy shrimp with a sweet, spicy, garlicky sauce that resembles a fast homemade chilli jam.

12 min

Korean Beef Rice Bowls With Creamy Gochujang Mayo and Kimchi

Prep the beef, mayo drizzle, and cut vegetables ahead, then keep the rice and crunchy toppings ready for fast bowl assembly. These Korean Beef Rice Bowls pair saucy minced beef with garlic, ginger, soy, and gochujang, plus tangy kimchi, carrot, and cucumber.

20 min

Crispy Chilli Beef with Sweet Chilli Sauce

Serve this crispy chilli beef when a takeaway-style dinner or savoury snack is on the table. Thin strips of steak are fried until golden, then tossed with onion, pepper, spring onion and fresh chilli in a sweet, spicy, savoury sauce with a crisp coating.

35 min

Sesame Chicken with Crispy Battered Chicken and Sweet Sesame Glaze

Built for a weeknight dinner, this sesame chicken fries bite-size chicken pieces, then coats them in a sweet, savory, tangy sesame glaze. The finished chicken has a crisp batter and glossy sauce, with sesame oil added last for a nutty aroma. It serves three to four.

Crispy Rice with Spicy Salmon and Creamy Avocado

For a dinner-party appetizer, Crispy Rice with Spicy Salmon turns seasoned sushi rice into golden, crunchy blocks topped with creamy avocado and a spicy salmon mixture. Sweet chili sauce, jalapeño, toasted sesame oil, and sesame seeds add sweetness, heat, and nuttiness to every piece.

260 min

Chicken Lo Mein with Garlicky Egg Noodles and Savory Sauce

For a fast homemade takeout dinner, this chicken lo mein serves three in 20 minutes. Thin chicken breast strips, thick egg noodles, and crisp-tender vegetables are tossed in a garlicky, savory-sweet sauce with toasted sesame oil.

20 min

Chinese Beef And Broccoli With Savory Brown Sauce

For a quick family dinner, Chinese beef and broccoli brings thinly sliced flank steak and crisp broccoli together in a savory brown sauce. The beef is marinated with baking soda and cornstarch for a soft texture, then finished with sesame oil and served with rice.

15 min

Creamy Peanut Coconut Ramen with Mushrooms and Pak Choi

Choose smooth peanut butter that stirs easily, because it blends into coconut milk and chicken broth for a creamy, unified ramen base. This peanut coconut ramen pairs tender noodles with mushrooms and pak choi in a gently spicy, savory broth, then finishes each bowl with soft-centered eggs, scallions, sesame, and optional chile heat.

25 min

General Tso’s Chicken with Glossy Sweet Soy-Vinegar Sauce

Serve this when a takeout-style dinner sounds good but staying home wins. General Tso’s chicken has crisp flour-coated pieces coated in a glossy sweet soy-vinegar sauce, with optional red pepper flakes for gentle heat, and it is ready in 25 minutes for an eight-serving home meal.

25 min

Bibim Guksu: Korean Spicy Cold Noodles with Gochujang and Cucumber

Choose thin dried somyeon noodles, also labeled somen, for the light, springy bite that carries this bibim guksu sauce. This Korean spicy cold noodle dish coats chilled wheat noodles in a sweet, spicy, tangy, savory gochujang mixture, then contrasts it with crisp cucumber and a soft-boiled egg.

10 min

Black Pepper Beef with Crisp Bell Peppers and Peppery Stir-Fry Sauce

For a quick family dinner, serve this Black Pepper Beef hot with rice and vegetables. Thin slices of marinated beef are stir-fried with crisp bell pepper and onion, then coated in a dark, peppery sauce finished with toasted sesame oil.

Orange Chicken with Crisp Double-Fried Chicken and Fresh Orange Sauce

This 40-minute orange chicken uses a thin batter and a quick stovetop sauce for a workable takeout-style dinner. Chicken thighs fry golden and crisp, then get coated in a thick orange sauce with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and rice wine vinegar before serving.

40 min

Gyudon: Japanese Beef Bowl with Sweet-Savory Onion Sauce

Brief simmering cooks the thin beef only until it loses its pink color, keeping marbled slices tender while onions soften in the sweet-salty broth. Gyudon is a Japanese beef bowl served over white rice, with softened onion and mirin, soy sauce, and hondashi flavor in its sauce.

10 min

Sweet and Sour Pork with Crispy Batter and Tangy Red Sauce

Serve this Sweet and Sour Pork straight from the wok for a takeout-style family dinner. Crisp battered pork, pineapple, bell pepper, and onion are quickly coated in a sweet, tangy red sauce, giving each bite a crunchy edge before the sauce settles in.

Easy Oyakodon: Japanese Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl With Silky Dashi Sauce

Prep this four-serving bowl by seasoning the chicken and mixing the dashi sauce ahead, then cook the eggs and assemble over warm rice when needed. Japanese oyakodon combines tender chicken thigh, sweet onion, and a glossy, savory dashi egg sauce for a make-ahead lunch or dinner.

30 min

Creamy Gochujang Pasta with Spicy-Savory Sauce

For a four-serving prep, cook the pasta and make the creamy sauce in one session, then cool and portion leftovers for later meals. Finish each bowl with parsley when serving; gochujang, garlic, cream, and cheese create rich, spicy-savory noodles with a smooth, coating sauce.

15 min

Coconut Red Curry Chicken Udon with Chewy Noodles and Juicy Chicken

Ready in 20 minutes, this one-pot coconut red curry chicken udon turns a small set of pantry staples into dinner for two. Chewy fresh or frozen udon and golden chicken thighs simmer in a spicy, creamy coconut curry sauce, with optional vegetables to use up what is on hand.

20 min

Black Pepper Chicken with Tender Chicken Breast and Crisp Bell Peppers

Ready in 25 minutes, this black pepper chicken keeps dinner moving with a quick stir-fry method and familiar ingredients. Thin chicken breast slices stay tender, while onion and bell pepper bring a crisp contrast to the buttery, peppery seasoning.

25 min

Korean Beef Bulgogi with Sweet-Savory Pear Marinade

Serve this Korean beef bulgogi for a quick dinner with rice or lettuce wraps. Thinly sliced ribeye cooks into tender, caramelized beef after soaking in a sweet-savory marinade of soy sauce, Asian pear, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, honey, mirin, and sesame oil.

140 min