Looking for some Asian side dishes to serve with your tasty dinner? From grains to seafood, and covering a variety of Asian cuisines, you're sure to find some new side dishes to love in this collection of recipes. Most of these recipes are fast and simple to make and your family will love them!
If you can't tell, we LOVE to cook a variety of Asian dishes at our house. From the family's Filipino recipes to some of our favorite Chinese food recipes and Thai recipes, you'll find a LOT of Asian recipes here.
To go along with those main dishes, we've also got a lot of side dishes to complement those Asian flavors. From pressure cooker recipes to air fryer recipes, you'll find several side dishes that are super fast and incredibly simple to make!
Here are some absolutely tasty Asian side dish recipes to try. We know you and your family will love them!
👩🏽🍳 About these recipes
Instant pot: You'll notice that some of the recipes are labeled as Pressure-cooker recipes. That's simply another brand of an electric pressure cooker. You can make all of the recipes labeled with "Pressure-cooker" following the same instructions using your Pressure-cooker. In fact, we make ALL of these recipes for dinner specifically in our Pressure-cooker since it's always out on our counter!
Dairy free: Many of these recipes were either originally created as dairy-free or can be made dairy-free with some ingredient substitutions. Any substitutions will be noted in the individual recipes.
🍽 Serving ideas
Pair these dishes with some flavorful main course recipes. Here are some of our favorite Asian dishes from around the world.
Filipino food: Try our Pressure-cooker Chicken Adobo, Beef Mechado, or Ground Pork Menudo.
Chinese food: Try our Beef Lo Mein or this Simple Kung Pao Chicken.
Thai food: Try our Vegan Red Curry Noodles or Thai Peanut Curry.
To complete the meal, try one of these Asian desserts: Turon (Banana Lumpia), Ube White Chocolate Chip Cookies, or Leche Flan.
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Asian Side Dishes
Need the perfect complement for your next Asian-inspired meal? These Asian side dishes are fast, simple, tasty, and versatile. We hope you try some of them, and leave a comment below to let us know what you think.
1Steak and Sesame Garlic Noodles
Packed with umami flavors, this Steak and Sesame Garlic Noodles recipe is hearty, satisfying, and comes together in under 30 minutes!
2Shrimp Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce
These Shrimp Summer Rolls are inspired by one of the favorite dishes that our local Vietnamese restaurants serve, but this recipe pairs them with a rich peanut sauce for dipping.
3Ahi Tuna Appetizer Crisps
In homage to the favorite ahi tuna salad and the friend's fabulous ahi tuna tacos, We've created this hybrid dish: Ahi Tuna Appetizer Crisps. They're perfect as appetizers at any gathering or holiday party.
410-Minute Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe
This tangy Thai Peanut Sauce is simple to make and pairs great with so many dishes. Plus, it takes simply 10 minutes from start to finish!
5Shrimp and Pork Wontons
Wontons are the ideal wide dish and these Shrimp and Pork Wontons are no exception. They're so tasty and simple to make — and We include a bonus chili oil recipe to go with them!
6Chicken Pineapple Fried Rice
Chicken Pineapple Fried Rice puts a sweet tropical twist on an Asian favorite! Enjoy it as a side dish or on its own.
7Filipino Pancit Bihon
This traditional Filipino noodle dish is packed with meat, vegetables, and flavor! The Pancit Bihon recipe featuring pork and shrimp yields 12 to 16 side servings, which makes it perfect for meal planning!
8Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
This homemade Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce is so flavorful and pairs perfectly with so many dishes, from egg rolls to dumplings to Asian salads! It's sure to become one of your go-to sauce recipes.
9Authentic Filipino Lumpia (Filipino Egg Rolls)
Crispy, savory, and tasty, these authentic Filipino Lumpia are loaded with vegetables along with ground pork and beef. All tucked inside in a thin, crunchy wrapper. Make them for lunch, dinner, or a tasty snack!
10Filipino Spanish Bread
This Filipino Spanish bread recipe is stuffed with a butter-brown sugar filling to give it a slightly sweet flavor. Perfect as a stand-alone snack or with your morning cup of coffee!
11Pancit Canton Noodles
This dish, made with thicker noodles, features crunchy vegetables and tender chicken and shrimp. It's a great option for holidays and large family gatherings, as well as everyday family dinners.
12Pressure-cooker Garlic Rice
Making this Garlic Rice in the Pressure-cooker or Pressure-cooker electric pressure cooker is quick and simple — and the rice turns out fluffy and fragrant every time.
13Filipino Pandesal Recipe
These light, fluffy rolls are widely popular in the Philippines and simple to make at home. Enjoy them with breakfast or as a snack!
14Filipino Macaroni Salad
Filipino Macaroni Salad features slightly sweet pasta along with fresh, crunchy vegetables. It's a great make-ahead dish for your next party or gathering.
15Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp
Made with a spicy sweet sauce, these Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp are simple to make in under 30 minutes. Once they're done, they have a tangy, crunchy coating that'll have you reaching for seconds... or thirds!
16Air Fryer Crab Rangoon
Made of wonton wrappers filled with crab meat, cream cheese, garlic, and more, these crispy pockets of deliciousness are fun to eat and a snap to make.
17Wonton Noodle Soup
This warm, comforting Wonton Noodle Soup is a restaurant staple — and easier to make at home than you think! It's a wonderful, comforting dish for when the weather turns chillier.
👩🏻🍳 Asian cooking FAQs
What are some common ingredients in Asian cooking?Some common Asian ingredients that you'll find in many of these recipes include: soy sauce, ginger, garlic, green onions, rice, hoisin sauce, and fish sauce.
What do you need to cook Asian food?In addition to the ingredients listed above, you don't have to have any special equipment. However, it does help to have a wok and a rice cooker.
How is Asian food cooked?Stir-frying, deep frying, braising, and steaming are common cooking methods found in Asian cuisine.
🍽 More Asian inspired recipes
- Simple Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe (Only 20 Minutes)
- Soba Noodles with Vegetables and Peanut Sauce
- Ram-Don Recipe (Jjapaguri Noodles)
- Simple Homemade Ramen
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