Source: Joshua Resnick, AdobeStockIn recent years, Asian cuisine has become incredibly popular. But where should beginners start? Or what new dish can you prepare when you simply crave variety? That's exactly what our selection of 20 delicious Asian recipes is for!
1. Soba with Chicken and Vegetables
Source: wattpad.comSoba is buckwheat noodles, perfect for Asian wok dishes.
You will need: 200g soba, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 chicken fillet, 2 bell peppers, 1 chili pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 2 green onion stalks, 1 handful green peas.
Preparation: Cook soba according to package instructions. Slice chicken into strips and stir-fry over high heat until cooked through. Set aside. Mince garlic and chili, finely chop bell peppers, and stir-fry all together for a couple of minutes. Add green peas and chopped green onions, pour in soy sauce, and fry for another minute. Add chicken and soba, mix everything together, heat through, and remove from heat.
2. Fried Rice with Egg
Source: pigmine.ruOne of the simplest, most versatile, and very satisfying Asian dishes.
You will need: 150g rice, 2 eggs, 2 cloves garlic, 100g green beans, 1 bell pepper, 1 carrot, 3 tbsp soy sauce.
Preparation: Cook rice until done. Dice carrot and bell pepper finely, and stir-fry over high heat. Add minced garlic and green beans, and fry for another couple of minutes. Add rice, mix with soy sauce, pour in beaten eggs, and stir. Continue frying until eggs are cooked.
3. Shrimp and Glass Noodle Salad
Source: youtube.comGlass noodles (funchoza) are soaked in hot water and are delicious even when cold.
You will need: 150g glass noodles, 200g shrimp, 130g radish, 1 cucumber, 2 handfuls sprouts, 2 tbsp soy sauce, spices.
Preparation: Sauté peeled shrimp over medium heat for a couple of minutes and season. Prepare glass noodles according to instructions and rinse with cold water. Thinly slice radish and cucumber, mix everything together, add sprouts, and drizzle the salad with soy sauce.
4. Warm Glass Noodle and Chicken Salad
Source: pigmine.ruAnother alternative for a quick and delicious glass noodle salad.
You will need: 1 chicken fillet, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 head Napa cabbage, 2 carrots, 2 tsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp sesame seeds, 30ml teriyaki sauce, spices.
Preparation: Slice chicken into thin strips, marinate in soy sauce with spices for half an hour, and fry until cooked. Prepare glass noodles according to instructions. Thinly shred Napa cabbage and grate carrots using a Korean grater. Mix everything together, dress with teriyaki sauce and rice vinegar, and sprinkle the salad with sesame seeds.
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5. Kimchi
Source: gazeta-rk.ruThe simplest and most accessible recipe for Korean pickled cabbage.
You will need: 1 head Napa cabbage, 1 carrot, 2 tbsp rice flour, 1 bunch green onions, 1 daikon radish, 40g ginger, 300g bell pepper, 200g chili pepper, 6 cloves garlic, 50ml fish sauce, 2 tbsp sugar, 7 tbsp salt, 1 tsp coriander, 2 cups water.
Preparation: Separate Napa cabbage into leaves, wash them thoroughly, sprinkle with 5-6 tablespoons of salt, and leave for an hour. Mix water with rice flour and cook until thickened. Blend bell pepper, garlic, chili, and ginger, and mix with the remaining salt.
Finely chop green onions, grate carrot and daikon radish using a Korean grater. Rinse cabbage leaves, shake off excess water, and add all ingredients to them. Mix thoroughly and leave kimchi to marinate for 1-2 days.
6. Smashed Cucumbers
Source: shifuvl.ruThis Chinese appetizer is prepared in just a few minutes, though its flavor makes it hard to believe.
You will need: 500g cucumbers, 4 cloves garlic, 1 chili pepper, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tsp sugar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 tsp sesame seeds, half a bunch cilantro, salt.
Preparation: Cut cucumbers lengthwise in half and thoroughly smash them with a rolling pin or similar object. Slice them diagonally, mince cilantro, garlic, and chili, mix all ingredients, and let stand for 10 minutes.
7. Pickled Ginger
Source: veronikaa.ruHere's how to prepare that beloved pickled ginger for sushi rolls.
You will need: 150g ginger, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, 200ml water, 1.5 tbsp 9% vinegar, 40g beetroot.
Preparation: Peel ginger and thinly slice it with a vegetable peeler. Boil water with salt and cook ginger in it for 3 minutes. During this time, thinly slice beetroot for pink color. Mix it with ginger and transfer everything to a jar. Pour vinegar into the remaining brine and add sugar. Pour over the ginger and leave to marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for about 2 days.
8. Pickled Daikon
Source: pripravim.comSpeaking of pickled Asian dishes, daikon cannot be overlooked.
You will need: 1.5 kg daikon, 650ml water, 300g sugar, 300ml vinegar, 2 tbsp salt, 2 bay leaves, 1 tbsp turmeric, 1 tsp black peppercorns.
Preparation: Slice daikon into wedges or strips to your liking, and place in a marinating container. Boil water with all other ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain the marinade, pour over the daikon, and leave it to marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
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9. Chicken with Peanuts
Source: eda.ruOptionally, add spicy cayenne pepper or chili to taste.
You will need: 700g chicken fillet, 2 cloves garlic, 100g roasted peanuts, 1 tsp grated ginger, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 4 tbsp cornstarch.
Preparation: Slice chicken into strips and marinate in soy sauce for half an hour. Coat it in cornstarch and stir-fry over high heat until cooked. Add peanuts, crushed garlic, and ginger, and fry for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10. Sweet and Sour Chicken
Source: vsegdavkusno.ruA Chinese recipe that's simply irresistible.
You will need: 500g chicken fillet, 4 tbsp cornstarch, 4 tbsp sugar, 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 100g ketchup, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp water, spices.
Preparation: Slice chicken into strips, mix with cornstarch, stir-fry over high heat until cooked, and set aside. In a dry pan, combine sugar, vinegar, ketchup, water, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, add crushed garlic and spices to taste. Add chicken to the sauce, mix, and cook for another 5 minutes.
11. Shrimp Spring Rolls
Source: recfood.ruYou can prepare rolls with any other filling using the same principle.
You will need: 3 sheets rice paper, 200g peeled shrimp, 4 lettuce leaves, 1 carrot, 1 cucumber, 1/2 red onion, 1 bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 1 chili pepper.
Preparation: Mince garlic and chili, fry for a minute, add shrimp and fry until cooked. Cut all vegetables into thin strips. Moisten rice paper sheets with cold water until soft, place filling on each, and roll them up. Optionally, lightly fry them in a pan.
12. Tom Yum with Shrimp
Source: chefmarket.ruAn adapted variation of Thai soup, for which you can easily find the ingredients.
You will need: 400ml chicken broth, 400ml coconut cream, 450g peeled shrimp, 200g mushrooms, 200ml 10% cream, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp sugar, 3 cm ginger, zest of 1 lemon, 2 chili peppers, 5 cloves garlic.
Preparation: Finely chop garlic and chili, fry for half a minute, and blend. Add lemon zest and juice, grated ginger, and sugar. Return everything to the pan and simmer until smooth.
Boil broth, pour in coconut cream, and add the chili mixture. Stir, bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes. Add sliced mushrooms and shrimp, and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Let the soup steep for a bit.
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13. Udon with Beef
Source: club61213281.vsite.bizThis noodle dish tastes best with teriyaki sauce.
You will need: 400g beef, 200ml teriyaki sauce, 250g udon noodles, 1 bell pepper, 1 leek, 2 tsp grated ginger, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Slice beef into strips, mix with spices, and fry until cooked. Cook udon according to instructions. Thinly slice bell pepper and leek, and fry separately for a couple of minutes. Add garlic and ginger, and after another minute, add beef and udon. Pour teriyaki sauce over everything, mix, and cook for another couple of minutes.
14. Vietnamese-Style Fish
Source: gruzarf.ruWhite fish works especially well with this recipe.
You will need: 450g fish fillet, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp grated ginger, 2-3 lemongrass stalks, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 chili pepper, 1 tbsp fish sauce, spices.
Preparation: Blend onion, chili, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass, and mix with all spices, lime juice, and fish sauce until smooth. Marinate the fish in this mixture for about 15 minutes and grill or bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
15. Bananas in Batter
Source: ateliertablerouge.comA very unusual Asian dessert for children and adults.
You will need: 5 bananas, 100ml milk, 5-6 tbsp flour, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 egg, pinch of salt, 0.5 tsp slaked soda, vegetable oil for frying.
Preparation: Slice bananas into pieces, and whisk all other ingredients until smooth for the batter. Dip the bananas in this batter and fry in plenty of vegetable oil.
16. Zucchini in Soy-Honey Marinade
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruYoung zucchini are best for this recipe.
You will need: 2 zucchini, 20g herbs, 2 cloves garlic, 4 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp honey, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Slice zucchini into thin ribbons with a vegetable peeler and mince garlic and herbs. Add all other ingredients, mix, and let the zucchini marinate for at least half an hour.
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17. Salmon in Garlic-Honey Glaze
Source: pinterest.co.ukHere's how to prepare salmon in the most delicious and unusual way.
You will need: 300g salmon, 30g butter, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 30g honey, 2 tsp mustard, 3 cloves garlic, 1 pinch chili flakes, juice of 1 lime.
Preparation: Melt butter and mix all ingredients, except the salmon itself, into a marinade. Pour this sauce over the salmon for half an hour and then place it, along with the sauce, into a baking dish. Bake the fish in the oven for 15 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
18. Rice with Pineapples
Source: pigmine.ruThis dish is especially good with brown rice, but it takes longer to cook.
You will need: 200g rice, 1 can canned pineapples, 1 bell pepper, 1 red onion, 3 cloves garlic, 20g ginger, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp sesame oil, spices, green onions.
Preparation: Cook rice until done. Mince onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until the onion is translucent. Add finely diced bell pepper and fry for another 4 minutes. Add rice and sliced pineapples, pour in soy sauce, season, and cook for another minute.
19. Fried Cucumbers
Source: catchsuccess.ruIn Asian cuisine, cucumbers are not only pickled but also fried.
You will need: 500g cucumbers, 2 chili peppers, 10g ginger, 1 clove garlic, 20g butter, 30ml soy sauce, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Peel cucumbers and cut them into medium-sized pieces. Fry in vegetable oil for 5 minutes. Mince chili, ginger, and garlic, add everything to the pan, and fry for another 1-2 minutes. Add butter and all other ingredients, and cook for another minute.
20. Ramen Soup
Source: aminoapps.comOptionally, add any greens, vegetables, or mushrooms to your taste.
You will need: 700ml beef broth, 700ml chicken broth, 2 handfuls sprouts, 360g udon noodles, 1 cup soy sauce, 4 boiled eggs, 4 green onion stalks, 2 cloves garlic, 1 chili pepper, 10g ginger.
Preparation: Mince green onions, garlic, ginger, and chili, and fry everything for one minute. Pour in both types of broth and soy sauce, bring to a boil, and simmer for a couple of minutes. Add noodles and cook until done. Ladle into bowls and add egg halves with sprouts.