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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    27 Quick and Delicious Asian Dishes You Can Whip Up in No Time

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on February 24, 2025, updated February 24, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Asian cuisine offers a wide variety of quick and easy dishes that are packed with flavor. From stir-fries to curries, these meals can be prepared in no time, making them perfect for busy weeknights. Whether you're in the mood for something spicy, savory, or extra comforting, there's a dish here for everyone.

    Pad Woon Sen (Thai Glass Noodle Sti Fry)

    Pad Woon Sen (Thai Glass Noodle Sti Fry).
    Photo credit: Foodess.

    Pad Woon Sen is a flavorful Thai stir fry featuring glass noodles, chicken, and fresh vegetables. It's a quick and satisfying dish that's perfect for dinner.

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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 Bowl

    Korean beef served over rice.
    Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This dish combines sweet and savory flavors in a delicious way. It features lean ground beef along with ginger, brown sugar, garlic, and some spices.

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    Kimchi Udon Noodle Stir Fry

    Kimchi Udon Noodle Stir Fry with chopsticks.
    Photo Credit: In the Kitch.

    This stir fry is packed with flavor and has a nice mix of textures that satisfy your craving for Asian cuisine. The chewy udon noodles pair perfectly with the crunchy bell peppers and kimchi, all brought together by a tasty salty and sour sauce.

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    Egg Roll in a Bowl

    Egg roll in a bowl.
    Photo credit: Kitchen Fun with my Three Sons.

    Egg Roll in a Bowl features tender ground beef, fresh greens, and a savory kick from soy sauce, making it a simple and tasty dish to enjoy for dinner. This one-pan meal is packed with healthy ingredients and zesty spices, perfect for a low-carb option.

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    Thai Chicken Soup

    Thai Chicken Soup.
    Photo Credit: Vibrantly G-Free.

    This healthy Thai Chicken Soup is warm and comforting, packed with coconut milk, vegetables, chicken, and rice noodles. It's a great dish to enjoy with friends and family during dinner.

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    Pork Dumplings

    Pork Dumplings
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    These dumplings are quick to prepare and can be ready in just over 30 minutes. They are packed with flavor and are sure to be a hit at dinner.

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    Instant Pot Chickpea Coconut Curry

    A bowl of Instant Pot Chickpea Coconut Curry.
    Photo Credit: J Cooking Odyssey.

    Chickpea Coconut Curry is a flavorful dish that brings together the richness of coconut and the heartiness of chickpeas. It's perfect for quick weeknight dinners when you want something satisfying without a lot of work.

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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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    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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    Shrimp Masala

    A bowl of shrimp masala curry.
    Photo credit: Piping Pot Curry.

    Shrimp masala curry is a flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp in a rich Indian sauce made from onions and tomatoes. It's packed with the warm flavors of ginger, garlic, and spices, making it a great choice for dinner.

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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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    Shrimp Mei Fun

    Shrimp mei fun.

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

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    Green Mango & Seafood Salad

    Green Mango & Seafood Salad.
    Photo credit: Delightful Plate.

    Vietnamese Green Mango Salad with Seafood is a refreshing dish that combines different flavors and textures beautifully. It's quick and easy to prepare, making it a great choice for dinner.

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    Slow Cooker Thai Curried Chicken Soup

    Slow Cooker Thai Curried Chicken Soup.
    Photo Credit: Lauren Kelly Nutrition.

    This Thai curried chicken soup is a comforting dish that's easy to prepare. It's perfect for a cozy dinner at home.

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    Beef & Quinoa Bowls

    Beef & Quinoa Bowls.
    Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

    This Indonesian Beef and Quinoa Bowl is a comforting dish that’s packed with flavor. With beef cooked in coconut milk, curry, and cinnamon, it’s a healthy protein option that’s great for meal prep.

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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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    Korean Beef Bowls

    KOREAN BEEF BOWL.
    Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

    This Korean Beef Bowl features a tasty mix of ground beef, mushrooms, and rice, all brought together with a flavorful Asian sauce. In just 30 minutes with a pressure cooker, it’s topped with pickled carrots and cucumbers for a fresh touch.

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    Honey Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry

    Honey Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry.
    Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Tender chicken in a sweet and savory ginger sauce is always a hit. Pair it with rice and steamed broccoli for a meal that’s perfect for any night.

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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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    Thai Chicken and Rice

    Thai Chicken and Rice (One Pan)
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    This dish gives a fun twist to the classic chicken and rice. It's packed with flavor and can be made quickly in just one pan, making it great for meal prep.

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    Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki

    Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki.
    Photo credit: Frugal Family Times.

    This recipe lets you cook chicken breasts straight from the freezer, saving you time and effort. In just 30 minutes, you can have a delicious meal ready without any need for planning ahead.

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    30-Minute Sushi Bake

    30-Minute Sushi Bake on a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This dish features imitation crab, sushi rice, kewpie mayo, cream cheese, and furikake, and you can easily adjust the ingredients to fit what your family likes. It's a simple and tasty option for dinner tonight.

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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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    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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    Thai Chicken Peanut Noodles

    Thai Chicken Peanut Noodles.
    Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    This dish features instant ramen noodles tossed in a tasty peanut sauce, perfect for a quick meal. It’s a simple dinner option that can be ready in less than 20 minutes.

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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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    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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