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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    26 Easy Asian Recipes to Elevate Your Weeknight Meals

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on February 23, 2025, updated February 11, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Asian cuisine offers a wonderful variety of flavors and ingredients that can easily transform your weeknight meals. From quick stir-fries to comforting curries, these 26 easy recipes will bring a burst of excitement to your dinner table. Whether you're in the mood for something spicy, savory, or just pure comforting, there's a dish here for everyone.

    Asian Glazed Salmon

    A plate of Asian glazed salmon.
    Photo Credit: Delightful Plate.

    This salmon is quick and simple to prepare with just a few ingredients. The pan-seared salmon is topped with a tasty honey fish sauce glaze, making it a great main dish for any evening.

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    Shrimp Curry

    Shrimp curry in a skillet.
    Photo credit: alwaysusebutter.com.

    This easy Shrimp Curry is packed with flavor and comes together quickly. With Thai red curry paste and creamy coconut milk, it's a great choice for a weeknight dinner.

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    Korean Beef Bowls

    Korean Ground Beef Bowl.
    Photo credit: I Heart Naptime.

    This Korean ground beef bowl is a quick and tasty meal that you can whip up in just 15 minutes. With a flavorful sweet and savory sauce, it’s an easy and budget-friendly option for dinner.

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    Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

    Slow Cooker Pepper Steak.
    Photo Credit: The Short Order Cook.

    This dish features tender beef and bell peppers cooked in a flavorful sauce. It's simple to prepare and pairs perfectly with rice for a satisfying dinner.

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    Kung Pao Chicken

    Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings.

    This dish is packed with flavor and is simple to prepare, offering a healthier version of your favorite take-out meal. With a great mix of salty and sweet, it’s sure to become a favorite for dinner at home.

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    Chicken Teriyaki Stir-fry

    Chicken teriyaki.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry is a quick and tasty meal that you can whip up in just 25 minutes, including prep time. Packed with chicken, broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots, it’s a satisfying low-carb dish that can stand alone or be served with noodles or rice.

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    Beef Chow Fun

    beef chow fun.
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    Beef Chow Fun is a simple dish that you can whip up in just 20 minutes, perfect for a quick dinner during the week. With rice noodles, bean sprouts, scallions, and flank steak, it's a meal that will leave you wanting more.

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    Asian Noodle Soup with Ground Pork and Peanuts

    Asian Noodle Soup with Ground Pork and Peanuts.
    Photo Credit: This Is How I Cook.

    This easy soup is great for a quick meal when it's cold outside. The peanut and scallion Asian noodle soup is delicious any time of the year.

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    Beef Bibimbap

    Beef Bibimbap (Korean Rice Bowl).
    Photo credit: Dish 'n' the Kitchen.

    Beef Bibimbap is a simple Korean rice bowl filled with a variety of vegetables, tasty side dishes, and sweet spicy beef, all topped with an egg. This is a great meal for busy weeknights.

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    Chinese Crispy Beef

    A bowl of Chinese crispy beef with chopsticks.
    Photo Credit: Beyond Kimchee.

    Crispy beef is a popular dish you often see at Chinese restaurants. This easy recipe lets you whip up a delicious version at home in just 30 minutes, featuring a sweet and tangy glaze with a kick of fresh chili.

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    Homemade Egg Rolls

    Air fryer egg rolls.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Egg rolls are a fun and tasty dish that you can easily whip up at home. They’re perfect for a cozy dinner and will surely impress your family and friends.

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    Fried Green Curry Spaghetti

    A bowl of fried spaghetti with green curry.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Thai curry and spaghetti come together in a dish that's so good you'll want to have it every week. It's a simple and satisfying meal that's perfect for dinner tonight.

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    Miso Vegetable Soup

    A bowl of miso vegetable soup.
    Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    This comforting spring soup is packed with healthy ingredients, tasty broth, and tender veggies in every bite. It comes together quickly and you can easily adjust it to your liking.

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    Shrimp Mei Fun

    Shrimp mei fun.

    A classic noodle favorite that's very easy to make at home.

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    Gochujang Buttered Noodles

    A serving of Gochujang Buttered Noodles.
    Photo Credit: Spoons of Flavor.

    These gochujang buttered noodles combine Eastern and Western flavors in a simple dish. With a nice mix of savory taste, a bit of heat, and a hint of sweetness, this is a dinner everyone will enjoy.

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    Miso Mushroom Ramen

    a bowl of miso mushroom ramen.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    A quick and tasty dashi pairs perfectly with some of the most flavorful mushrooms you'll ever enjoy. This dish is simple to prepare and brings a delicious Asian twist to your dinner.

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    Vegan Tantanmen Ramen

    A bowl of Vegan Tantanmen Ramen.
    Photo Credit: Oh My Veg!

    This vegan tantanmen ramen features a rich, creamy broth that's both nutty and spicy, perfect for a cozy dinner. The addition of vegan mince gives it a great texture, making it a filling and enjoyable meal.

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    Panera Bread Thai Chicken Soup

    Panera Bread Thai Chicken Soup.
    Photo Credit: Food Hussy.

    This Thai Chicken Soup is a comforting dish that's great for chilly days. It's packed with chicken, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, red bell peppers, and edamame, all simmered in a flavorful coconut broth with a hint of Thai yellow curry.

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    Firecracker Salmon

    Firecracker salmon on a teal plate.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Firecracker Salmon is a quick dish that you can whip up in just 15 minutes, featuring a spicy and tangy sauce that pairs perfectly with the salmon. This easy recipe is a great choice for dinner and is sure to impress everyone at the table.

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    Thai Ginger Coconut Soup

    20-Minute Almost Vegan Thai Ginger Coconut Soup
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    This Thai Ginger Coconut Soup is a simple and tasty dish that's great for spring. With ginger instead of galangal, it offers a comforting blend of flavors that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of coconut milk.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

    Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala.
    Photo Credit: Cooked & Loved.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala features tender chicken in a rich, creamy tomato sauce with a mix of Indian spices. This dish is a simple way to enjoy the bold flavors of Indian food without spending too much time cooking.

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    Orange Chicken

    Air fryer orange chicken.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Orange chicken can be made at home to be healthier and cheaper than takeout. This dish features crispy air-fried chicken coated in a delicious orange sauce, and you can have it ready in under 30 minutes with just a few easy steps.

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    Thai Red Curry Fried Rice

    Fried rice with curry.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Thai Curry Fried Rice is a quick and simple meal you can whip up at home in just 15 minutes. Packed with real Thai flavors from fish sauce, curry paste, cashews, lime, and cilantro, you can even add some Sriracha if you like it spicy.

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    Vegetable Korma

    A bowl of vegetable korma.
    Photo credit: My Pure Plants.

    This korma is packed with chickpeas, carrots, green peas, potatoes, green beans, and mushrooms. It's a dish that everyone will want more of!

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    Slow Cooker Lamb Curry

    Slow Cooker Lamb Curry.
    Photo Credit: Veena Azmanov.

    This Indian lamb curry is easy to prepare by just adding everything to the slow cooker and letting it cook. The lamb becomes tender while soaking up the flavors of curry powder and coconut milk.

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    Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers

    ©Provided by Pups with Chopsticks

    Smoky grilled chicken skewers are packed with flavor from a marinade of ginger, garlic, coconut cream, and soy sauce, topped off with a sweet coconut glaze. Paired with a simple peanut sauce, this dish is easy to prepare and perfect for dinner.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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