Chow Mains: Asian-Inspired Recipes
Photo: Liv Vegan Strong
Deeply savory soups to vibrant stir-fries, flavor-packed noodle or rice dishes, and unique desserts, Asian cuisine offers an incredible range of textures and tastes that are both comforting and exciting.
This collection highlights a variety of standout recipes that bring those flavors into your own kitchen, each one thoughtfully crafted, visually inspiring, and worth bookmarking. There’s something here for everyone, whether you’re in the mood for something quick or something to savor, recreating a restaurant dish or trying something new, these recipes deliver on every level.
Photo and Recipe Credit: Irena Macri
Mongolia Shrimp
A fresh spin on a seafood classic. Try this tasty shrimp coated in a light batter that’s stir-fried with a sweet and savory sauce.
Photo and Recipe Credit: Lisa G Cooks
Chicken Chow Mein
Saucy, delectable, and loaded with tender chicken and crisp vegetables, this chicken chow mein delivers all the takeout-style flavor you love made fresh at home.
Photo and Recipe Credit: Unicorns in the Kitchen
Quick Korean Beef
A quick and easy Korean beef with an enticing garlic and ginger sauce, and a subtle nod to classic bulgogi flavors.
Photo and Recipe Credit: 30MinutesMeals
Sweet and Spicy Chicken
Crispy chicken bites both sweet and spicy with layers of garlic and ginger flavor. It’s bold and incredibly satisfying.
Photo and Recipe Credit: DinnerattheZoo
Korean BBQ Tacos
BBQ, but handheld. Take your Korean beef on-the-go by wrapping it in a warm tortilla with pickled cucumbers and cabbage slaw for an added crunch
Photo and Recipe Credit: KingCooks
Sweet & Spicy Potstickers
Small but mighty - these potstickers deliver big time flavor in bite-size and are freezer friendly. It’s a snack you can turn to over and over again when you need something sweet, but with a kick.
Photo and Recipe Credit: RecipeTin Eats
Bun Cha (Vietnamese Meatballs)
A Vietnamese staple, these caramelized pork patties pair with broth, rice noodles, and veggies for a well-rounded dish that will keep you full for hours, and make you feel like you’re eating right on the streets of Hanoi.
Photo and Recipe Credit: KitchenSanctuary
Chinese Crispy Chicken
This crispy chicken recipe dials up sweet and bold flavors with a decadent honey garlic sauce that delivers the best of both worlds.
Photo and Recipe Credit: KitchenSanctuary
Ginger Beef Stir Fry
Beef is the star of this recipe, but it goes big with some ginger heat. Drizzled with a homemade sauce that only makes this dish feel fancy - it’s an at-home delicacy you can enjoy anytime.
Photo and Recipe Credit: LindseyEatsLA
Spicy Garlic Noodles
Garlic noodles coated in a rich, spicy chili oil with layers of flavor in every bite - quick, tasty, and easy to customize with your protein of choice.
Photo and Recipe Credit: V2pham
Vietnamese Deli Chicken Sandwich
Five-spice roasted chicken is sandwiched in between a toasted baguette and paired with cilantro, picked carrots, and more to make lunchtime the best part of your day.
Photo and Recipe Credit: CulinaryHill
Rainbow Thai Salad
Light, refreshing, and impossible to put your fork down. This salad blends colorful vegetables with fresh herbs, crunchy nuts, and peanut dressing for a healthy meal that feels like you found the pot of gold.
Photo and Recipe Credit: BlackberryBabe
Pork Bahn Mi Bowl
A vibrant banh mi–inspired bowl with pork, tangy pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs layered over rice for the perfect balance of flavor and texture.
Photo and Recipe Credit: Liv Vegan Strong
Spicy Tempeh Crunch Roll
Sushi, but vegan. This recipe takes a maki favorite, spicy tuna, and makes it vegan-friendly by subbing with tempeh instead.
Photo and Recipe Credit: Aline_Made
Tofu Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce
Spring rolls can come in a variety of medleys, but here tofu is the star. Light and easy, this recipe is great when the temperature goes up, without dialing the flavor down.
Photo and Recipe Credit: For the Love of Cooking
Pork and Water Chestnut Potstickers
Everyone loves a snack that gets taste buds going. But be warned, you may be asked to keep making these delicious potstickers that pack a punch for every party from now and on.
Photo and Recipe Credit: EasyCookingwithMolly
Restaurant Shrimp Chow Mein
This amazing shrimp chow mein may taste right out of a restaurant, but you can whip it up right in your own kitchen, and this helpful recipe offers fun ingredient variations so you can make it exactly how you like it.
Photo and Recipe Credit: TheFrayedApron
Hot and Sour Chicken Soup
This deeply indulgent hot and sour soup finds a perfect balance of tangy vinegar and subtle heat in a rich broth brimming with tofu, mushrooms, and vegetables.
Photo and Recipe Credit: ChilitoChoc
Mongolian Beef Noodles
Savory, with a touch of sweetness, this Mongolian beef is tossed with chewy udon noodles and crisp vegetables, all coated in a tempting sauce that clings to every bite.
Photo and Recipe Credit: Omnivores Cookbook
Seafood Chow Mein
Scallops, clams, shrimp, and squid take center stage in this classic seafood chow mein, tossed with tender noodles and crisp vegetables in a light sauce.
Photo and Recipe Credit: Abi Thiya
Indian Butter Chicken with Naan
This butter chicken is rich, creamy, and totally decadent. Pair it with homemade naan bread to scoop up all of that extra sauce.
Photo and Recipe Credit: ChilesandSmoke
Korean BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
These slow-smoked drumsticks dial up the fun with a strawberry chile sauce that is sweet, spicy, and dangerously good.
Photo and Recipe Credit: TakesTwoEggs
Money Bag Dumplings
Good things come in small packages. These dumplings don’t just taste amazing, but are a great way to inspire wealth and prosperity in the year to come.
Photo and Recipe Credit: LaineySB
Black Sesame Ice Cream
There’s always room for dessert - especially when it’s this good. This ice cream is creamy, nutty, and full of in-your-face flavor, and perfect for a variety of extra toppings.
Photo and Recipe Credit: Eat, Little Bird
Hoisin & Ginger Pork Ribs
If you love ribs and want to try something new, marinate them in hoisin and ginger overnight to make them tasty, sticky, and perfect for sharing with friends.
Photo and Recipe Credit: Choosing Chia
Yaki Udon
Chewy udon noodles tossed in a savory Japanese stir-fry sauce with crisp vegetables - simple, quick, and ready in just 15 minutes.