Skip takeout. These easy Asian dinners are fast, full of flavor, and simple enough to make any night of the week.
If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen wondering what to cook, this is for you.
These easy Asian dishes are fast and full of flavor. They take advantage of fresh ingredients and simple cooking techniques. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Whether you are new to Asian cooking or are looking for exciting yet reliable go-to meals, this list is designed to get dinner on the table FAST!
Reasons to love these easy Asian recipes:
- Ready in 30 minutes or less
- Made with simple, flexible ingredients
- Deliver BIG flavor without complicated steps
- Perfect for weeknights and meal prep
These are the kind of recipes you’ll come back to again and again!
15 Easy Asian Dinner Ideas
A simple way to enjoy heart-healthy salmon. Broil in the oven for best flavor and fast cooking time.
For the nights when you want a spicy kick of flavor! The spicy-sweet glaze is fresh, bright, and tangy.
Thick and chewy udon noodles in a simple, umami-forward broth. YUM!
Little riblets cook up fast with a sticky, finger-licking Asian glaze!
Easy enough for weeknight dinner. Fancy enough for dinner with friends! The Korean dipping sauce ties all the flavors together.
6. Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken Breast
For protein lovers everywhere.
A bubbling Korean stew that is spicy and savory. The star ingredient is Soft Silken Tofu. A package of frozen seafood makes this especially easy and delicious.
Easy, accessible ground pork (mince pork) and Gochujang (Korean chili paste) make an incredible one bowl meal.
Cozy comfort food at its best. Chicken drumsticks are braised until tender, juicy, and full of flavor!
10. Spam Fried Rice
An easy 15-minute meal made with leftover rice. The Spam and corn make a great flavor combo!
11. Spicy Korean Pork (Jeyuk Bokkeum)
An easy 30-minute stir fry made with thinly sliced pork and a spicy marinade. Spicy, smoky, and utterly delicious!
12. Hawaiian Mochiko Fried Chicken
Savory fried chicken that is crispy and crunchy. Drizzle with spicy mayo, sprinkle with furikake, and serve with rice for a complete meal!
Savory fried rice flavored with red curry paste, fish sauce, and oyster sauce. Tossed in a hot wok with buttery cashews and tangy sweet chunks of pineapple. Make restaurant quality fried rice in 15 minutes!
14. Japanese Okonomiyaki with Kimchi + Fried Egg
A savory Japanese pancake made with cabbage and made more delicious with kimchi and a fried egg.
15. Chicken Bulgogi
A delicious protein made with chicken thighs and pantry ingredients.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Rice Cooker. Makes it easy and convenient to cook rice.
- Wok + Spatula. A carbon steel wok and large metal spatula makes it easy to make fried rice and stir fried dishes.
- Cast Iron Skillet. Cast iron gets very hot and gives a smoky char to meat dishes and fried rice.
PRO Tips
- Cook rice first. For these fast and easy meals, the rice will take the longest to cook. Start on the rice first.
- Keep leftover rice on hand. Fried rice is best made with leftover, day-old rice that is cold and hard. Make extra rice and store in the freezer in ziploc baggies. That way, you can make fried rice anytime you like!
- Serve with simple sides. Keep the sides simple with steamed veggies (broccoli, bok choy, corn). Or cut up cucumbers, tomatoes, and carrots. Bagged salads also make a great addition. Or steamed edamame.
- Maintain a simple Asian pantry. Keep a small pantry with simple Asian ingredients: soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang paste, miso paste, garlic, ginger, and onion. If you want to expand, add oyster sauce, fish sauce, and instant dashi powder.
More to Explore:
- 10 Easy Korean Recipes for Beginners
- What is Gochujang?
- 7 Easy Recipes with Gochujang
- Asian Pantry Essentials (coming soon)
- 30 Fall-Inspired Asian Recipes
