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    Home » Misc

    19 Easy and Delicious Recipes That Use Leftovers That Will Save you Time and Money

    Sep 15, 2023 • Author: Joyce Lee • Leave a Comment • This post may contain affiliate links.

    Do you often have leftover meat and vegetables but struggle to find ways to use them? Don't worry, I can relate and I have some great recipes to help you out. Here are 19 Asian recipes, that I use often at home that will turn your leftovers into delicious new meals. Say goodbye to boring reheated dishes!

    Teriyaki Chicken Yaki Udon

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    If you like teriyaki sauce, and chewy udon noodles then definitely try this stir-fried yaki udon recipe. It's simple and a delicious way to use up your leftover meats with.

    Get the Recipe: Teriyaki Chicken Yaki Udon recipe

    Beef Noodle Stir-Fry

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    This dish is as easy as it gets, especially if you're using leftover meat. It's made by stir frying spaghettini with onions, meat and tossed with a sweet soy sauce. From start to finish, it takes about 15 minutes!

    Get the Recipe: Beef Noodle Stir Fry recipe

    Cumin Beef Fried Rice

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    If you like spices like cumin, and you like fried rice then try this cumin beef fried rice recipe! This fried rice recipe works very well with any type of leftover chicken, pork, lamb and especially beef!

    Get the Recipe: Cumin Beef Fried Rice recipe 

    Singapore Noodles

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    If you're looking for a noodle dish with a bit more spice, then try this Singapore noodle dish made with thin vermicelli rice noodles tossed in a savory curry sauce! Add in your favorite veggies and leftover meats and you have yourself a very filling meal!

    Get the Recipe: Singapore Noodles recipe

    Crispy Lemongrass Chicken Tacos

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    Leftovers are fantastic for tacos! We like to pan-fry our leftovers with lemongrass to fill up these delicious tacos! To keep things simple, use store-bought salsa but if you're feeling up to it, you can also make your own salsa and guacamole as well! Don't forget to add crushed tortilla chips for some added crunchiness!

    Get the Recipe: Crispy Chicken Tacos recipe 

    Crispy Cantonese Beef Chow Mein

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    If craving Chinese takeout, you can also substitute the beef with your leftover meat to make this delicious crispy chow mein noodle recipe. You'll be so distracted with the savory gravy mixed in with the fantastic texture of the crispy noodles, that you won't even notice the change.

    Get the Recipe: Crispy Cantonese Beef Chow Mein recipe 

    Simple Egg Fried Rice

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    If you're looking for something very simple that can be put together in 15 minutes, then this egg fried rice would be it. All it takes is rice, egg, chopped leftover meat and a bit of salt!

    Get the Recipe: Egg Fried Rice recipe 

    Udon Noodle Soup with Miso

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    This udon noodle soup uses a simple miso soup that can be put together in 15 minutes. Add any type of leftover meat in place of the turkey (or use leftover turkey) and you have a cozy meal that's great for any weekday!

    Get the Recipe: Udon Noodle Soup recipe

    Beef Chow Fun

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    Traditionally, this is made with thinly sliced beef, but in a pinch you can substitute it with any type of leftover meat and it will still create a fantastic noodle dish with chewy rice noodles.

    Get the Recipe: Beef Chow Fun recipe 

    Pad Woon Sen

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    This Thai glass noodle stir-fry uses any finely chopped veggies (a great way to clean up your fridge) and can also use any type of leftover meat as well! It's delicious, quick and full of flavor.

    Get the Recipe: Pad Woon Sen recipe 

    Kimchi Fried Rice

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    This fried rice is a fantastic way to use up old kimchi and instead of pan-fried spam, you can substitute it with your leftovers instead.

    Get the Recipe: Kimchi Fried Rice recipe 

    Maple Curry Yaki Udon

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    This stir-fried udon noodle recipe is made with chewy udon noodles, tossed with a sweet and savory curry sauce and is a fantastic way to transform your leftovers into a completely different meal! Just finely chop your leftovers, and stir fry it with the noodles!

    Get the Recipe: Curry Yaki Udon recipe 

    Stir-Fried Rice Cakes

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    These stir-fried rice cakes are incredibly chewy and very satisfying to eat. They are stir-fried with kimchi and thin slices of pork shoulder, but you can easily substitute that with leftover meats instead. If you don't have kimchi you can skip that as well, and add a bit more soy sauce to make up for the flavor.

    Get the Recipe: Stir-Fried Rice Cakes recipe 

    Japchae

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    Here is another delicious Korean dish made with thick and chewy glass noodles tossed in a sweet sesame soy sauce. Stir fry some sliced leftover meat into this noodle dish and you'll have a flavorful noodle dish with some seriously satisfying chewiness!

    Get the Recipe: Japchae recipe 

    Garlic Noodles

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    These garlic noodles are made with spaghettini, tossed in a garlic sauce made with regular garlic and black garlic. Stir-fry them with some of your leftovers and you have yourself a simple and delicious meal filled with umami.

    Get the Recipe: Garlic Noodles recipe 

    Thai Red Curry

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    Thai red curry is spicy, creamy and comforting and very easy to incorporate any type of leftover into. Try this delicious Thai curry if you're looking for warm and cozy meal to curl up to.

    Get the Recipe: Thai Red Curry recipe 

    Vietnamese Grilled Shrimp Vermicelli Noodle Bowl

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    This Vietnamese vermicelli noodle bowl is a light dish that works with any type of leftovers in place of the grilled shrimp. It's assembled with fresh veggies, rice noodles and served with a sweet and tangy dipping sauce (nuoc cham).

    Get the Recipe: Vermicelli Noodle Bowl recipe 

    BBQ Pork Gyoza

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    Making dumplings can take a bit of extra work but you can keep things simple by skipping the fancy pleated folds. Mix any type of leftovers with the sweet and savory hoisin sauce in the recipe to fill these dumplings and pan fry them for a snacky meal!

    Get the Recipe: BBQ Pork Gyoza recipe 

    Squash Curry

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    This simple one-pot curry uses butternut squash, red curry paste and coconut milk to create a delicious sweet and savory curry. You can easily replace the meat to any type of leftover meat you have including ham!

    Get the Recipe: Butternut Squash Curry recipe

    More From Pups with Chopsticks - 7 Vietnamese Recipes You Must Try and Can Make at Home

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    Popular Asian cuisines like Chinese, Thai, and Japanese food always seem to take the spotlight, but did you know that Vietnamese food is just as spectacular and flavorful? Here is a list of delicious Vietnamese recipes to give you a taste of Vietnam and introduce you to the hidden gem of cuisine they truly are.

    7 Vietnamese Recipes You Must Try and Can Make at Home

    14 Chinese Takeout Recipes You Can Make at Home to Save Money

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    If you're craving Chinese takeout, look no further! Here are 14 Chinese takeout recipes you can make in the comfort of your home in your PJs!

    14 Chinese Take Recipes You Can Make at Home

    10 Insanely Delicious Korean Recipes You Can Make at Home

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    Everything about Korean food is ridiculously delicious and it's all because of it's fantastic textures and strong flavors. From chewy rice cakes to spicy bulgogi, here is a list of must-try Korean recipes you can make in the comfort of your home.

    10 Korean Recipes You Can Make at Home

    11 Asian Beef Recipes We Can't Get Enough Of

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    From deep-fried to braised, beef is always delicious no matter how you prepare it, but if you're looking for something with an Asian twist here is a list of beef recipes we make at home and can't get enough of.

    11 Delicious Asian Beef Recipes You Must Try at Home

    30 Comfort Food Recipes to get Cozy to

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    I'm a really big fan of comfort food from all parts of the world. Some of these recipes from this list will be comforting from nostalgia, some will be warm and cozy, and some will just flat-out give you that comfort food kick like fried chicken! Yum! Hope you enjoy this list!

    30 Comfort Food Recipes to Get Cozy to

    This article originally appeared on Pups with Chopsticks.

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