Asian Recipes

Plate of shrimp pad thai with bean sprouts, peanuts, green onions and lime

Favorites from across Asia, most of them ready in under 30 minutes: Japanese teriyaki salmon and miso black cod, Chinese takeout classics like beef and broccoli and Mongolian beef, Thai pad thai and beef salad, and Indian tandoori shrimp and butter chicken.

For Korean cooking, from bulgogi to kimchi stew, see our separate Korean section.

12 Asian recipes

Japanese

  • Teriyaki Salmon25 min total | 4 servings

    Salmon fillets seared until crisp, then glazed in a quick homemade teriyaki sauce of soy, mirin, sake and sugar. Serve with rice and broccoli. Serves 4.

  • Miso Black Cod24 hr 22 min total | 4 servings

    Rich black cod marinated in sweet white miso, mirin and sake, then broiled until caramelized and buttery-flaky. The famous restaurant dish at home. Serves 4.

  • Beef Negimaki1 hr 5 min total | 4 servings

    Thin slices of beef rolled around tender scallions, seared and glazed in a sweet soy teriyaki sauce, then sliced into bite-size rounds. Serves 4.

  • Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna15 min total | 4 servings

    Sushi-grade ahi tuna crusted in sesame seeds, seared for 30 seconds a side so it stays rare inside, and sliced with a soy-ginger dipping sauce. Serves 4.

Chinese

  • Beef and Broccoli30 min total | 4 servings

    Tender sliced flank steak and crisp broccoli stir-fried in a glossy garlic, ginger and oyster sauce. Better than takeout in 30 minutes; serves 4.

  • Mongolian Beef30 min total | 4 servings

    Crispy-edged slices of flank steak tossed in a sweet, savory soy, brown sugar, garlic and ginger glaze with green onions. Serves 4.

  • Salt and Pepper Shrimp25 min total | 4 servings

    Shrimp dusted in cornstarch and fried until crisp, then tossed with garlic, sliced chiles, green onions and a seasoned salt and pepper mix. Serves 4.

Thai

  • Shrimp Pad Thai35 min total | 4 servings

    Rice noodles stir-fried with shrimp, egg and a tangy tamarind, fish sauce and palm sugar sauce, topped with bean sprouts, peanuts, green onions and lime. Serves 4.

  • Thai Beef Salad (Yum Nua)40 min total | 4 servings

    Grilled steak sliced thin and tossed with lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, mint and cilantro in a hot, sour and salty lime and fish sauce dressing. Serves 4.

  • Thai Cobb Steak Salad with Lemongrass and Peanut Dressings1 hr 30 min total | 24 servings

    A party-size Thai-style cobb salad of grilled sirloin, iceberg, tomato, avocado, bean sprouts, green onion and cilantro with a lemongrass lime vinaigrette and a peanut dressing. Serves 24.

Indian

  • Tandoori Shrimp56 min total | 4 servings

    Shrimp marinated in spiced yogurt with garam masala, paprika, ginger and garlic, grilled on skewers until charred, and served with mint chutney. Serves 4.

  • Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)2 hr total | 4 to 6 servings

    Spiced yogurt-marinated chicken simmered in a velvety tomato, butter and cream sauce with garam masala and fenugreek. Serve with rice and naan. Serves 4 to 6.

Common questions

What pantry items do I need for Asian cooking?
Soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, mirin, fish sauce, oyster sauce, fresh ginger and garlic cover most of these recipes.
What is the best pan for stir-frying?
A carbon steel wok, or a large heavy skillet heated until very hot.

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