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16 Asian Recipes So Delicious, You’ll Never Order Takeout Again

If you love Asian cuisine but find yourself reaching for the takeout menu too often, you’re in for a treat. These 16 Asian recipes are so delicious, they’ll make you forget all about delivery. From bold stir-fries to comforting noodle dishes, each recipe is packed with the authentic flavors you crave. Ready to save money, eat healthier, and cook up some magic at home? Let’s dive in!

Asian Lettuce Cups

Asian Lettuce Cups
Photo Credit: House of Nash Eats.

These Asian Lettuce Wraps are made with savory, seasoned ground turkey or ground chicken and crunchy veggies wrapped up in fresh lettuce leaves to make for a satisfying bite that your family will love! They are super flavorful, healthy, and the perfect appetizer, lighter, or lunch.

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Lao Papaya Salad

Lao Papaya Salad
Photo Credit: The Foreign Fork.

Lao Papaya Salad is a unique sweet and spicy salad made with unripe papaya that is sure to bring an unforgettable flavor explosion to your meal as a side dish or the main course.

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Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice with an Egg)

Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice with an Egg)
Photo Credit: The Foreign Fork.

This fried rice from Indonesia, called Nasi Goreng, is made with a few special ingredients that set it apart from the rest. It features some uniquely Indonesian flavors that you are going to LOVE!

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Pumpkin Curry Soup

Pumpkin Curry Soup 
Photo Credit: All Ways Delicious.

Soups are a dime a dozen, but this Pumpkin Curry Soup recipe is in a league of its own. With its rich, sweet pumpkin foundation and heady Southeast Asian flavors, this one makes you sit up and pay attention.

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Easy Chicken Fried Rice

Easy Chicken Fried Rice
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Hearty Chicken Fried Rice is a classic Chinese dish that is packed full of goodness from leftover rice, tender pan-seared chicken, root vegetables, fragrant fresh garlic, scrambled egg, and tangy green onions! Ready in just 30 minutes it’s ideal on busy weeknights for feeding the whole family – fast!

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Shrimp Rangoon

Shrimp Rangoon
Photo Credit: Savory Experiments.

Succulent shrimp mixed with cream cheese and wrapped in a crispy wonton wrapper, Shrimp Rangoon is sure to be your new favorite appetizer.

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Hibachi Shrimp

Hibachi Shrimp
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If you love hibachi, now you can make it at home! This Hibachi Shrimp recipes is the BEST, and there is even a homemade yum yum sauce!

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Chinese Scallion Pancakes (Cong You Bing)

CHINESE SCALLION PANCAKES (CONG YOU BING)
Photo Credit: Caroline’s Cooking.

Chinese scallion pancakes are both a street food favorite as well as found in restaurants. They are easier than you might think to make at home with only a few ingredients. The result is a delicious mix of flaky layers, chewiness, crisp outside and tasty flavors.

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Tanghulu Recipe

Tanghulu Recipe
Photo Credit: The Butter Half.

I love fruit and I love candy so combining the two is a huge yes from me! This tanghulu (candied fruit) recipe is one of my favorite things to make; it’s easy and fun, and as an added bonus – the candied fruit on a bamboo skewer is such a pretty sight.  You’re going to LOVE this recipe.

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Pad Thai from Thailand

Pad Thai
Photo Credit: Kitchen Sanctuary.

Juicy king prawns and tiny little shrimp all fried together with rice noodles in a sweet and spicy sauce. Finished off with crunchy peanuts, fresh coriander and a squeeze of tangy lime, this Pad Thai combines BIG flavours to make a lip-smackingly tasty dinner that you can pull together in 30 minutes.

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Kabuli Pulao (Spiced Lamb Pilaf) from Afghanistan

Kabuli Pulao from Afghanistan
Photo Credit: The Foreign Fork.

Kabuli Pulao is an Afghan rice dish made by cooking lamb with a delightful blend of spices. The lamb is then piled high on the rice and served with carrots, raisins, and toasted almonds.

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Easy and Delicious Homemade Hong Kong Bubble Waffles

Easy and Delicious Homemade Hong Kong Bubble Waffles
Photo Credit: Chez Lalonde.

These easy-to-make and delicious homemade Hong Kong bubble waffles have a unique twist on traditional waffles, with a crispy exterior and a soft, sponge-like interior. This easy-to-follow recipe will guide you in creating the perfect balance of crispy and chewy textures as close as you can get to the ones found on the streets of Hong Kong. So step out of your breakfast routine and give this unique-shaped waffle a try.

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Iced Coffee Recipe from Southeast Asia

Iced Coffee Recipe from Southeast Asia
Photo Credit: The Foreign Fork.

This Iced Coffee recipe is special because it’s made with a secret ingredient that is very popular in Southeast Asia– sweetened condensed milk! This drink is enjoyed often in Cambodia, but is so popular that it’s often called Thai Iced Coffee! It is made with one three ingredients (one of which is ice) and is the perfect way to liven up your morning brew.

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Beef Bibimbap Recipe from South Korea

Beef Bibimbap Recipe
Photo Credit: The Foreign Fork.

Combine rice, vegetables, beef, sauce, and an egg together for a delightful beef bibimbap recipe made right at home.

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The BEST Orange Chicken

The BEST Orange Chicken
Photo Credit: House of Nash Eats.

This sweet & savory Orange Chicken recipe is quick, easy and on the table in less than 30 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight fakeaway (sorry, Panda Express), this version is better for you than the fast food version and uses real ingredients. The whole family will enjoy this copycat Chinese Orange Chicken recipe that is packed full of flavor!
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Korean Beef Bowl

Korean Beef Bowl
Photo Credit: Lemon Blossoms.

Korean Beef made with ground beef is a 20 minute Asian inspired meal that tastes as good as Korean BBQ. The combination of savory, sweet and spicy flavors makes this simple ground beef recipe completely irresistible! If you use microwavable rice packets, this recipe becomes an easy one-pot meal!

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