12 Asian Recipes That Taste Like a Trip Abroad
Travel the world without ever leaving your kitchen. These 12 Asian recipes are packed with bold flavors, vibrant ingredients, and authentic touches that make every bite feel like a getaway. From comforting classics to exciting street food favorites, each dish brings a taste of something new and unforgettable. Get ready to explore global flavors and turn everyday meals into a delicious adventure!
Amok Curry Recipe from Cambodia
This Amok Curry isn’t a shortcut version or a watered-down weeknight riff. It’s a deeply researched, traditionally inspired take on Cambodia’s national dish, made with the right fish, authentic aromatics, and the banana-leaf steaming method that gives Amok its signature custardy texture. Learn how to make this recipe with all of the tips and tricks necessary!
Nasi Lemak (Authentic Malaysian Recipe)
Nasi Lemak is a classic Malaysian dish layered with flavor. It’s spicy, sweet and the perfect representation of Malaysian culture and cuisine!
Chanko Nabe (Sumo Stew)
Chanko Nabe or Sumo Stew is a hearty hot pot with chicken meatballs, seafood, and vegetables simmered in a gentle and creamy miso-chicken broth. Famously eaten every day by Japanese sumo wrestlers, this comforting dish is easy to make at home. I’ll show you how to build a deep flavor and cook everything at the table for a memorable meal.
Chicken Katsu in the Air Fryer
Chicken Katsu is a Japanese recipe for juicy, tender chicken coated in a crispy breading. It’s a versatile main dish that comes together easily in the air fryer and makes a tasty, quick weeknight dinner.
Char Kway Teow Rice Noodle Stir Fry
Char kway teow is a stir-fry dish from China and South East Asia, my version features flat rice noodles, prawns and Chinese sausage.
Japanese Tofu Steak with Mushroom Ankake Sauce
Crispy on the outside and soft inside, this Japanese Tofu Steak with Mushroom Ankake Sauce is pure comfort in every bite. I top golden pan-fried tofu with a glossy, umami-rich sauce made from Japanese mushrooms, ginger, and garlic. It’s a vegan-friendly dish that’s simple, nourishing, and oh-so satisfying!
Vietnamese Pork Belly Simply Braised and Caramelised
Vietnamese pork belly is influenced by a dish called thit ba chi kho, it features pork braised & caramelised in a salty, spicy-sweet sauce.
Matar Paneer Easy Indian Curry
Matar paneer is an easy vegetarian curry made with marinated paneer served in a silky tomato-based spicy gravy and delicious with sweet peas.
Hoedeopbap – Korean sashimi rice bowl
This Korean sashimi rice rice bowl is a simple, light and wonderfully balanced mix of raw fish, rice, crunchy vegetables and a sweet-spicy sauce. Easy and delicious!
Fish Broth Recipe (Garudhiya from the Maldives)
Garduhiya is a simple but satisfying Fish Broth made with tuna and seasoned simply with curry leaves and onion. It’s a traditional Maldivian dish that has been loved and shared for centuries! You can eat it as it is, or use it as the base of your next soup!
Sri Lankan Chicken Kottu Roti
Kottu roti is a delicious street food dish from Sri Lanka that combines curry (chicken in this instance) with flatbread, eggs and vegetables.
Choo Chee Curry with Mackerel
Choo chee curry is a delicious and spicy Thai dish that is typically made with fish; my version uses mackerel, and it is simply divine.
