Here you will find 20 of my most popular Asian recipes made healthier and easier. There are stir fries, instant pot dishes, salads, noodles and more! They are enjoyed again and again by many SKS community members. I hope they can become a crowd-pleaser dish on your dinner tables as well.
Growing up in China, Asian food is my cultural roots.
I learned cooking from my dad from a very young age.
And it was always fascinating to see that there are so many different styles and variations, and everything was always bursting with flavors.
Since I moved to America when I was 17, I have been missing the Chinese home cooking and authentic flavors, because a lot of the ingredients you can only get in China.
So I started experimenting with accessible and simple ingredients that are also suitable for many dietary needs.
I have made healthy twists on many of my parents’ authentic Chinese recipes and some of my other favorite Asian dishes.
Without further do, let’s get into them! I hope you all will love these Asian Recipes too.
These sticky Asian Meatballs are about to become your favorite recipe. The juicy meatballs are packed with flavors. Smothered in an umami sticky sauce, the symphony of flavors will blow your mind. This baked meatball recipe is also easy to make and perfect to go with rice, and noodles or serve it as an appetizer.
This Chicken Pad Thai isn’t like anything you’ve had before. It is made with cashew butter for the creaminess and coconut aminos and fish sauce for the umami flavor. Spaghetti squash for a fun and delicious twist of vegetables while also being gluten free.
This Easy Coconut Thai curry Chicken is so flavorful and easy to make in your crockpot or instapot. This recipe makes a fast and delicious weekday dinner for the whole family to enjoy. It surely has become a fans’ favorite in the SKS community!
These slow-cooker Korean Short Ribs are so delicious and easy to make. The long and slow cooked short ribs are tender and juicy, melt-in-your-mouth. With every bite, you get a mouthful of umami-rich flavor, with a little touch of sweetness and spiciness. It’s got everything you need to satisfy family and friends.
Tender, juicy chicken with a crispy breading, pan fried to golden brown and tossed with a sweet and savory sesame sauce. The best quick, easy, and better-than-take-out sesame chicken recipe you won't want to miss!
This is legit the best beef and broccoli stir fry recipe. The juicy flank steak, and fresh broccoli florets are tossed in a sticky and flavorful stir fry sauce. This is the perfect weeknight dinner recipe that can be made in under 30 minutes.
This easy and healthy garlic tofu stir-fry recipe is loaded with authentic flavors and it tastes better than take-out. Soft on the inside, with a light golden crisp exterior on the outside, this tofu recipe pairs perfectly with cooked veggies or your favorite rice.
Meet your new favorite summer salad. This spicy, sweet, crunchy, and refreshing cucumber salad has the best flavor and texture combination. If you love a spicy yet cooling side dish, you are going to love this spicy cucumber salad. Bring this to your next summer BBQ cookout and I promise you’ll surprise your friends and family with this flavorful, savory side dish.
This Crispy Teriyaki Glazed Salmon is quick, easy and so flavorful. The rich and tender salmon marinated in a sweet and umami teriyaki sauce, pan seared to crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, this recipe is my go-to healthy weeknight dinner for the whole family.
Your favorite Cashew Chicken takeout now made at home in under 20 minute in your instant pot. The juicy and tender chicken smothered in a creamy cashew sauce, this recipe is so flavorful and easy to make!
Better than the Chinese Take-Out version, this orange chicken doesn’t disappoint. Coated with sweet and citrusy sticky orange sauce, the Orange Chicken are lightly breaded and pan fried to crispy golden brown.
This easy stovetop Thai coconut curry meatball recipe is ready in 30 minutes and is packed with authentic spices and flavors. It is the perfect comfort food, for weeknight dinner for the whole family to enjoy.
This easy-to-make Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken is so flavorful. The tender and juicy chicken and tangy pineapple smothered in a sweet sticky teriyaki sauce, it is the perfect weeknight family dinner recipe made in 30 minutes.
This Asian crunch salad is a game changer, especially for summertime! Packed with fresh, crunchy vegetables and nutty, sweet, tangy peanut dressing, it is a delightful symphony for your taste buds. There are so many ways you can customize it to make it exactly to your liking.
Ditch the ordinary burgers. This Asian burger recipe will take you to flavor town. The juicy, moist and incredibly flavorful burger patties are made with a mix of ground chicken and ground pork, and are seasoned with Chinese Five Spice, coconut aminos and lots of aromatic. You won’t be able to eat burgers any other way.
An authentic sweet and sour flavor with a modern twist using cauliflower – tender cauliflower coated with super flavorful sauce, making it the perfect vegetarian takeout fakeout you crave. The magic of this dish lies in the lightly breaded cauliflower pan-fried to golden brown and crispy on the outside, then bathed in a sweet and sour sticky sauce.
This recipe broke the internet! Tofu seared to crispy golden brown and paired with a creamy flavorful peanut sauce is always a great way to start a meatless Monday! My peanut tofu stir fry can be made in under 20 minutes and the rich and nutty flavor of peanut butter complements the mild tofu beautifully. I love this recipe and I know you will love this recipe too!
Stir-Fried springy and chewy noodles mixed with crunchy vegetables, meet this classic takeout favorite but made healthier at home. Both savory and sweet, hearty and fresh, this lo mein recipe is packed with authentic Asian flavors. It is quick and easy and can be customized in many ways to fit you and your family’s palate.
Asian peanut noodles are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a light lunch. They are made with a simple sauce of peanut butter, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sugar, and chili pepper flakes. They are then tossed with cooked noodles and your favorite toppings, such as shredded chicken, tofu, fresh herbs, or vegetables. A healthy, colorful, quick, and delicious dish that’s completely satisfying.
This Chinese Broccoli salad uses freshly blanched broccoli with a tangy garlic sesame oil dressing. It is fresh, crunchy, and simple, yet packed with flavor, and textures. It makes the perfect appetizer, side dish, or light lunch.
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