If You Love Asian Food, These Are the Recipes Worth Keeping on Hand

If you love Asian food, these are the crowd-pleasing recipes worth keeping on hand for everyday cooking. They’re simple to make, use easy-to-find ingredients, and fit naturally into busy routines. From quick dinners to relaxed weekend meals, these popular Asian dishes are an easy way to feed the family.

Sticky and Spicy Chicken Wings

These Sticky and Spicy Baked Chicken Wings are marinated in a garlicky, hot, and sweet homemade Asian marinade and baked to perfection. They are the perfect game-day appetizer or finger food for special occasions.

You can also serve these delicious baked Chicken Wings as a main meal, accompanied by Spicy Egg Fried Rice.

To learn more: Sticky and Spicy Baked Chicken Wings

Hot and Sour Chicken Soup

Chinese Hot and Sour Chicken Soup is one of the most popular takeaway dishes that is almost on every Chinese restaurant's menu. It is made with typical Asian ingredients such as dried mushrooms, soy sauce, vinegar, and silky egg ribbons.

This tangy, spicy, and warming soup is very easy to make and can be served as an appetizer or a light main meal.

To learn more: Chinese Hot and Sour Chicken Soup

Thai Fish Cakes

Thai Fish Cakes (or Tod Mun Pla) are a popular street food/appetizer that pairs perfectly with Thai Style Tomato Chili Jam and a bowl of Spicy Thai Mango Salad.

They are packed with traditional Thai flavours such as Thai red curry paste, fish sauce, fresh lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, chillies, and coriander leaves. And the best part is that they are ready in just 25 minutes, which makes them a perfect weekday meal.

To learn more: Thai Fish Cakes - Tod Mun Pla

Chicken Stir Fry with Vegetables and Noodles

You will never want to order takeaway Chicken Stir Fry with Noodles after you try out this delicious, healthy, and colorful recipe.

It’s one of our favorite quick and simple weekday night meals - it only takes 30 minutes to prepare!

To learn more: Chicken Stir Fry With Noodles

Onion Bhajis

onion bhaji - onion pakora — Ayla Clulee

Crispy Onion Bhaji (also known as Onion Pakora or Kanda Bhaji) is a delicious Indian snack made by deep-frying finely sliced onions dipped in lightly spiced gram flour batter. They are extremely addictive, vegan, gluten-free, and ready in 30 minutes!

To learn more: Crispy Onion Bhaji (Pakora) Recipe

Air fryer version: Air Fryer Vegan Onion Pakora (Bhajis)

Chicken Satay

Thai Chicken Satay (or Sate) is marinated and grilled spicy chicken skewers that are served with a creamy and rich peanut sauce.

This Southeast Asian dish is perfect to serve as a Christmas or New Year’s Eve holiday appetizer with Spicy Thai Mango Salad or as a weekday meal with a bowl of Spicy Egg Fried Rice.

To learn more: Thai Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Egg Fried Rice

This Spicy Egg Fried Rice is a popular side dish that complements most Chinese dishes. It is the perfect recipe if you are looking for a quick weekday meal, especially if you have some leftover jasmine or basmati rice in your fridge.

To learn more: Spicy Egg Fried Rice

Duck Spring Rolls

These super-light and delicious homemade Crispy Duck Spring Rollsare made with ready-cooked roast duck, cucumbers, green onions, and spring roll wrappers. They are usually served as an appetizer, but they are also great as finger food/canapés for parties, or a tasty snack on the go.

To learn more: Crispy Duck Spring Rolls

Chicken Handi

Chicken Handi is a delightful and aromatic curry dish that features marinated tender chicken pieces cooked in a creamy and spicy sauce. This chicken curry recipe is packed with amazing flavours and incredibly simple to make, making it a perfect choice for both beginner cooks and experienced food enthusiasts.
To learn more: Easy Chicken Handi Recipe

Salt and Pepper Chicken

This homemade crispy Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken is made with tender chicken thighs lightly battered, pan-fried till crispy, and tossed with plenty of chillies and garlic. It is the perfect fakeaway dish to spoil your family on a Friday night.

To learn more: Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken

Thai Mango Salad

This fresh-tasting Spicy Thai Mango Salad features unripe green mango, crisp bean sprouts, crunchy carrots, and sweet red peppers. The tangy, spicy, umami and sweet Thai dressing adds an extra kick to this colorful salad.

It is an excellent accompaniment to many grilled seafood, chicken, and meat dishes.

To learn more: Spicy Thai Mango Salad