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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    28 Easy Asian Recipes to Make for Dinner Tonight

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on February 16, 2025, updated February 11, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Asian cuisine offers a wonderful variety of flavors and dishes that are perfect for dinner. From quick stir-fries to comforting soups, these 28 easy recipes will help you whip up a delicious meal in no time. Whether you're in the mood for something spicy, savory, or subtly sweet, there's something here for everyone.

    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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    Spicy, Buttery Asian Grilled Shrimp

    Spicy buttery Asian grilled shrimp with sauce.
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    This Spicy, Buttery Asian Grilled Shrimp is perfect for seafood lovers. It’s a quick meal that takes just 15 minutes to prepare and is sure to be a hit at the dinner table.

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    Vietnamese Beef Noodle Salad

    Vietnamese Beef Noodle Salad.
    Photo credit: Delightful Plate.

    This Vietnamese beef noodle salad is full of fresh herbs, tasty beef, and a zesty lime fish sauce dressing. It’s quick to prepare in just 30 minutes and works well as a main dish or a side.

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    Vegetable Ramen

    Vegetable Ramen with Spicy Miso Broth
    Photo credit: Hey Nutrition Lady.

    This is a simple way to add some flavor to a pack of ramen noodles. With just a few extra ingredients, you can turn a basic meal into something special.

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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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    Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry

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

    Ginger chicken stir-fry features tender chicken cooked in a flavorful ginger and garlic sauce. This dish is quick to prepare in one pan, perfect for a busy evening.

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    Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

    Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef
    Photo Credit: Dinner at the Zoo.

    Flank steak is cooked with garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and soy sauce, creating a dish that brings the flavors of a Chinese restaurant right to your table. This is a simple and delicious dinner option that everyone will enjoy.

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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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    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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    Chinese Chicken Salad

    A bowl of Chinese chicken salad.
    Photo Credit: XOXOBella.

    Chinese chicken salad is a simple and healthy option for a quick dinner or lunch. It features a light dressing that keeps things fresh and flavorful.

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    Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)

    ©Provided by Pups with Chopsticks

    Thai Basil Chicken is a tasty and easy dish featuring chicken, green beans, and fresh Thai basil in a flavorful sauce. This is a great option for a quick dinner, taking just about 15 minutes to prepare if you use ground chicken.

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    Sweet and Spicy Asian Pork Meatballs

    Sweet and Spicy Asian Pork Meatballs
    Photo Credit: Tried and True Recipes.

    Asian pork meatballs are a tasty option for dinner. They come with a sweet and spicy sauce that adds a great flavor.

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    Pork Egg Roll in a Bowl

    A bowl of Yummy Pork Egg Roll.
    Photo Credit: xoxoBella.

    Pork egg roll in a bowl is a simple, low-carb twist on classic egg rolls. It combines ground pork, fresh veggies, and tasty seasonings, making it a satisfying option for a quick Asian-inspired dinner.

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    Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

    Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps
    Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

    These lettuce wraps are packed with crunchy vegetables and peanuts, making dinner a bit more exciting. They’re a fun and easy option for a quick meal.

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    Chili Oil Noodles

    Chili oil noodles with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
    Photo Credit: Serene Trail.

    This recipe is packed with spicy and savory flavors that everyone will love. With just a few common ingredients like garlic, green onions, and chili flakes, you can have a delicious meal ready in just 15 minutes.

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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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    Chinese Shrimp Noodle Soup

    Chinese Shrimp Noodle Soup.
    Photo Credit: Garlic All Day.

    Chinese Shrimp Noodle Soup is a comforting dish that you can easily adjust to your spice preference. This light and healthy one-pot meal is packed with flavor from the Chinese seasonings.

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    Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki

    instant pot chicken teriyaki
    Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

    Teriyaki thighs are super simple to prepare and packed with flavor. With just a few ingredients for the sauce and the help of your Instant Pot, dinner comes together in no time.

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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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    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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    Pad Woon Sen (Thai Glass Noodle Sti Fry)

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

    Ever had Pad Woon Sen? If not, you're in for a tasty surprise! This Thai glass noodle stir fry is packed with flavor, combining glass noodles, chicken, and veggies in a delicious savory sauce.

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    Sweet and Sour Chicken

    ©Provided by Pups with Chopsticks

    Sweet and sour chicken is a delicious alternative to sweet and sour pork. This dish features a lighter batter that highlights the flavors of the sweet and sour sauce.

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    Asian Grilled Chicken Drumsticks

    Asian chciken drumsticks.
    Photo credit: Mom Foodie.

    This recipe offers a tasty way to enjoy affordable chicken drumsticks during grilling season. The Asian marinade brings a nice balance of sweetness and saltiness, keeping the chicken juicy and tender.

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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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    Creamy Thai Chicken Ramen

    Creamy thai chicken ramen.
    Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

    This creamy chicken ramen is packed with Thai flavors and is super simple to prepare. Using rotisserie chicken and canned soup makes it a quick and easy dinner option.

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    Beef Noodle Stir Fry

    Beef noodles.
    Photo credit: Pups with Chopsticks.

    This beef noodle stir fry is ready in just 15 minutes and is packed with flavor from the beef, onions, spaghettini, and soy sauce. It's a comforting dish that's perfect for dinner.

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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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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years 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, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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