67 Asian-Inspired Recipes You Can Make At Home
We've got all your favorite cuisines here—Thai, Korean, Indian, and more!
Wishing you were traveling the world? Looking to expand your culinary knowledge? Just craving takeout, but have a fridge full of groceries calling your name? What if we told you you can ease your wanderlust and your kitchen guilt by making all your Asian favorites at home? Whether you're looking for Indian, Chinese, Thai, or more, we’ve all got all the classic dishes guaranteed to hit the spot. Get inspired with these 67 Asian food recipes, and make all your most beloved dishes tonight!
This list is all about the classics you know and love, like fried rice, pad Thai, ramen, and butter chicken, as well as some you may not be as familiar with. We recommend starting with you and your family's favorites, like beef & broccoli, lentil dal, bánh mì, or orange chicken, then branching out into dishes you may have never encountered or cooked before, either as your main or to fill out your meal.
Speaking of, we've got tons of appetizers here too. Remembering to get samosas, wonton soup, or summer rolls can make or break a takeout order, and it’s the same at home. Going that extra step can make your homemade meal that much more special. Side dishes also make great leftovers (we love to put them in our packed lunches!)
One of the best things about these recipes is how adaptable they are. Once you’ve got a solid base recipe, like, say, the one in our chicken katsu or our kung pao chicken, turn it into a stir fry using whatever vegetables and protein you have in the fridge. Soups and grain bowls are a close second in terms of versatility—we love changing up the veggies based on what’s in season, and recommend you do the same. With these recipes as your guide, you can rely on old standbys or get creative. You never know when you’ll discover a new favorite!
For more region-specific ideas, check out our list of Mexican, Greek, and Middle Eastern dishes too.
Beef & Broccoli
In terms of popularity, this quintessential Chinese-American dish is a classic. It's right up there with orange chicken, and for very good reason: The combination of tender, seared beef and broccoli tossed in a garlicky, velvety sauce is practically impossible to resist.
Get the Beef & Broccoli recipe.
Indian Butter Chicken
Butter chicken is one of the most popular dishes at most Indian restaurants, and for good reason. This chicken recipe uses deeply flavored chicken thighs, simmered in an ultra-silky and aromatic sauce of tomatoes, cream, and cashews. Spoon this dish over steamed rice or serve with warm naan for the perfect dinner.
Get the Indian Butter Chicken recipe.
Pad Thai
Pad Thai is always a must-order, which is why it’s especially disappointing to get a lackluster one. Not to worry—those days are over. With just a few special ingredients, you can make this subtly sweet, tangy, nutty, and salty Thai dish, right at home, exactly how you like it.
Get the Pad Thai recipe.
Bánh Mì
As far as Vietnamese street food goes, bánh mì earns top rankings for its irresistibly savory flavors—umami-packed pork, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy vegetables, and a light crispy baguette come together for sandwich perfection.
Get the Bánh Mì recipe.
Massaman Curry
A fusion between Thai, Indian, and Malaysian cuisines, this mildly sweet curry features tender braised beef, potatoes, and onions simmered in a richly spiced, aromatic coconut milk broth. Served over rice, there’s nothing more satisfying and delicious.
Get the Massaman Curry recipe.
Orange Chicken
If you just can't get enough of the classic Panda Express dish, our copycat recipe is a game-changer. Serve over rice (and maybe with some crab rangoons if you're feeling extra fancy) for a stay-at-home meal to impress even the biggest Panda lover in your life.
Get the Orange Chicken recipe.
Mochi
Mochi is a sweet, chewy rice treat that hails from Japan. Serve these small, sweet cakes with a matcha hot chocolate or simply green tea. Use your leftover glutinous rice flour to make tang yuan, Chinese glutinous rice balls served for Lunar New Year that are similar to mochi (and are delicious year-round).
Get the Mochi recipe.
Fried Rice
We know everyone has a soft spot in their heart for their favorite type of fried rice (we see you, shrimp fried rice-heads), so this recipe is as classic as you can get, perfect for personalizing however you like.
Get the Fried Rice recipe.
Chicken Yakitori
Though in Japan these chicken skewers are so ubiquitous almost no one makes them at home, we've re-created the recipe to the best of our ability so you can enjoy them in without having to travel across the globe.
Get the Chicken Yakitori recipe.
Bibimbap
In Korean, bibimbap literally means mixed rice. Though people will typically cook or prepare each individual item that will be placed on their own bowl of fluffy white rice, by using a sheet tray, you can eliminate half that work, and get to enjoying this comfort food quicker than ever.
Get the Sheet Pan Bibimbap recipe.
Homemade Samosas
Homemade samosas don't need to be intimidating! The spiced potato filling is fast and easy, and the dough comes together quickly using melted ghee. You may need to hunt down some spices and seeds, but it's well worth it for the best, most authentic-tasting samosas.
Get the Homemade Samosas recipe.
Tteokbokki: Spicy Korean Rice Cakes
Pungent. Spicy. Savory. Sweet. Tteokbokki is saucy, delicious comfort food in a bowl: captivating to the eye and pleasantly explosive to the taste, it will make you break into a happy sweat.
Get the Tteokbokki recipe.
Dragon Roll
Uramaki arguably reaches a peak of extravagance with the dragon roll, with its gorgeous "scales" of thinly sliced mango and avocado and drizzle of spicy sriracha mayo. The roll is wrapped in classic vinegar-seasoned rice and filled with crispy shrimp tempura, a mix of buttery avocado, and crunchy cucumber.
Get the Dragon Roll recipe.
Ginger Pork Pot Stickers
Looking for a weekend project? We suggest these super-flavorful (and surprisingly easy) dumplings! Check out the photos of our folding technique, but don't worry too much—these will taste amazing no matter how they look.
Get the Ginger Pork Pot Stickers recipe.
Pad See Ew
The combination of thinly sliced, wok-seared meat, Chinese broccoli, and the signature wide, chewy rice noodles make this Southeast Asian specialty an instant favorite. It comes together easily just like any other stir-fry too, starting with marinated protein, stir-frying the noodles and sauce, and ending with tossing it all together.
Get the Pad See Ew recipe.
Papdi Chaat
Papdi chaat can take on many variations, but this particular version is a monster of a delight with two chutneys, tender potatoes and chickpeas, tangy yogurt, a medley of eye-catching red onions, pomegranate seeds, diced tomatoes, and finished with a generous snowing of crunchy sev noodles. 😍
Get the Papdi Chaat recipe.
Homemade Shoyu Ramen
Braised pork belly, aka a little slice of heaven, is the star in this amazing homemade ramen. Making ramen from scratch is pretty darn elaborate, but we promise your patience will be more than rewarded.
Get the Homemade Shoyu Ramen recipe.
Chicken Katsu
Created in Japan but loved worldwide, chicken katsu is a simple breaded and fried chicken cutlet, served with a sweet katsu sauce. Want even more katsu? Try our tofu katsu curry or our shrimp katsu burger next!
Get the Chicken Katsu recipe.
Mango Sticky Rice
Mango sticky rice is a traditional Southeast Asian dessert, originating in countries like Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand, and now it's popular all over the world. Lightly sweetened, with a warm coconut sauce that gets poured over your cooked rice, it's perfect in its simplicity.
Get the Mango Sticky Rice recipe.
Classic Tempura Batter
This simple batter is totally worth deep frying in your home kitchen. We love serving them with a punchy, garlicky mayo for dipping, but all you really need is a squeeze of lemon. (P.S. this works for way more than just veggies—shrimp would also be killer.)
Get the Classic Tempura Batter recipe.
