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    25 Asian Rice Recipes So Good, That You'll Forget About the Main Course

    joyce from pups with chopsticks
    by Joyce Lee · Updated Apr 13, 2023
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    Need some inspiration for tasty Asian rice dishes that can serve as either a main course or a side dish? Check out these 25 delicious rice recipes that will add some excitement and flavor to your regular white rice.

    Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbap)

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    A delicious and easy, 30 minute kimchi fried rice recipe is made with kimchi, crispy pan fried spam, and rice and served with a fried egg on top. If you're looking for a lot of flavor this rice dish would be it!

    Get the Recipe: Kimchi Fried Rice recipe

    Shrimp Fried Rice

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    Try this game-changing Shrimp Fried Rice recipe, that's loaded with tender garlicky shrimp, fluffy rice, and veggies, it's a better alternative to takeout and can be ready in 30 minutes.

    Get the Recipe: Shrimp Fried Rice

    Tuna Mayo Deopbap (Korean Tuna Rice Bowl)

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    A quick and easy, 15-minute Korean tuna mayo rice bowl recipe is made with rice, garlic butter tuna, fresh vegetables and drizzled with mayo and sweet soy sauce.

    Get the Recipe: Korean Tuna Mayo Rice Bowl recipe

    Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)

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    Nasi Goreng is a popular Indonesian fried rice that packs a ton of flavor in each bite, and is probably one of the tastiest fried rice out there. It features a unique dark brown color that comes from the sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) caramelizing and a salty shrimp paste that gives it a lot of umami flavor. This fried rice is delicious and about to become your new favorite!

    Get the Recipe: Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)

    Garlic Fried Rice

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    This quick and easy Filipino garlic fried rice recipe (sinangag) uses only few ingredients and is a must have in every meal. The buttery, garlicky and salty flavors in this garlic fried rice go with any meal you make and it's so simple you'll never serve plain rice again!

    Get the Recipe: Garlic Fried Rice (Sinangag)

    Egg Fried Rice

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    Quick and easy Chinese egg fried rice recipe with fluffy scrambled eggs that coat each grain of rice! Ready from start to finish in 15 minutes with only 5 ingredients!

    Get the Recipe: Egg Fried Rice recipe .

    Lao Crispy Rice Salad (Nam Khao)

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    This Lao crispy rice salad (Nam Khao) is made with deep fried crispy rice balls broken into small pieces and tossed with fresh herbs and a delicious sweet and sour dressing. It's chewy, crispy, sweet, salty and tangy and it's happening all at once.

    Get the Recipe: Lao Crispy Rice Salad (Nam Khao) recipe

    Chicken Fried Rice

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    This chicken fried rice recipe is a game-changer, combining tender chicken, peas and carrots, and leftover rice into a Chinese takeout dish that's bursting with flavor. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, this Chinese classic is a recipe you'll come back to time and again.

    Get the Recipe: Chicken Fried Rice

    Thai Pineapple Fried Rice

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    This authentic Thai pineapple fried rice recipe has the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors and is made with fresh pineapples, fish sauce, and curry powder. Served in a stunning pineapple bowl, it's a delicious side dish that will elevate any Thai meal, BBQ, or picnic spread!

    Get the Recipe: Thai Pineapple Fried Rice

    Chinese Sticky Rice (Lo Mai Fan)

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    A classic dim sum favorite, with a bit of a crispy twist! This satisfyingly chewy Chinese sticky rice (lo mai fan) is made with steamed sticky rice, toasted peanuts and Chinese sausage and stir-fried with a sweet soy sauce.

    Get the Recipe: Chinese Sticky Rice recipe

    Yeung Chow Fried Rice

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    This Yeung Chow Fried Rice recipe brings the authentic flavors of a classic Chinese restaurant right into your kitchen. It's the perfect way to use up leftovers, transforming them into a delicious, family-friendly meal that's quick and easy to prepare.

    Get the Recipe: Yeung Chow Fried Rice

    Cumin Beef Fried Rice

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    A quick and easy beef fried rice recipe made with ground beef, eggs, leftover rice and seasoned with cumin that can be made as a side or a meal

    Get the Recipe: Cumin Beef Fried Rice recipe

    Thai Basil Turkey Fried Rice

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    If you love Thai basil Chicken, then you need to try this quick and easy aromatic, Thai Basil Turkey Fried Rice recipe which is a mashup on the traditional Thai Basil Chicken combined with Fried Rice! Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner and ready in just 30 minutes!

    Get the Recipe: Thai Basil Turkey Fried Rice recipe

    Spam Fried Rice

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    This flavorful and delicious spam fried rice is incredibly easy and simple to put together and makes a quick one bowl cozy dinner when you're short on time.

    Get the Recipe: Spam Fried Rice Recipe

    Crispy Garlic Tofu Buddha Bowl

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    A Buddha bowl recipe made with Crispy Tofu tossed in a sweet garlicky lemongrass honey soy sauce served with a variety of fresh produce over rice.

    Get the Recipe: Crispy Garlic Tofu Buddha Bowl recipe

    PF Chang’s Fried Rice – Copycat Recipe

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    PF Chang’s fried rice is so good but it isn’t always convenient to go there when you crave your fried rice recipe fix. For that reason, a copycat recipe for homemade fried rice is well worth knowing. It’s a mouth-watering blend of rice, fresh veggies, and a rich, sweet Chinese-inspired sauce which makes it irresistible.

    Get the Recipe: PF Chang’s Fried Rice – Copycat Recipe recipe

    Thai Curry Fried Rice with Broccoli and Mushrooms

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    Skip the takeout thai food and make this Thai Curry Fried Rice recipe - an easy meal you can make at home in just 15 minutes (prep included!)! With subtle authentic Thai flavors from fish sauce, Thai curry paste, cashew nuts, lime, and cilantro and the option to kick up the spice a notch with some Sriracha sauce.

    Get the Recipe: Thai Curry Fried Rice with Broccoli and Mushrooms recipe

    Peanut Tofu Buddha Bowl

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    The BEST peanut tofu buddha rice bowl with vegetables, and roasted broccoli in a simple peanut sauce. If you are looking for a healthy Buddha bowl recipe, this is it!

    Get the Recipe: Peanut Tofu Buddha Bowl recipe

    Instant Pot Chinese Chicken Rice

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    A quick and delicious dish of aromatic rice infused with Chinese flavors. This recipe is great for a simple yet flavorful meal.

    Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chinese Chicken Rice recipe

    Potato Fried Rice

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    Stir together scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, charred potato, and rice to make this satisfying one-pan meal that tastes way better than takeout!

    Get the Recipe: Potato Fried Rice

    XO Fried Rice with Char Siu

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    Dig into a bowl of XO fried rice with a crispy, crunchy texture and savory sweet, lightly seafoody taste that transforms your leftover char siu pork into a meal in minutes!

    Get the Recipe: XO Fried Rice with Char Siu

    Thai Style Crab Fried Rice

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    For something ultra-delicious in minutes, try this crab fried rice for a one-pan meal that is bursting with delicate seafood flavor!

    Get the Recipe: Thai Style Crab Fried Rice

    Peking Duck Fried Rice

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    Peking duck fried rice tastes way better than takeout. Let me tell you a secret – you don’t need duck meat or a wok to cook this.

    Get the Recipe: Peking Duck Fried Rice

    Tomato Fried Rice with Sausage

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    Tomato fried rice with sausage has a rich tomato base that is slightly sweet and goes great with the sausage and rice. The first thing to do – slice the sunny egg so the yolk mingles with the appetizing sweet-sour rice.

    Get the Recipe: Tomato Fried Rice with Sausage

    Cantonese Ground Beef Rice and Eggs

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    It’s a super easy Cantonese ground beef rice bowl cooked with an oyster-sauce-based sauce, onion, green peas, and runny eggs.

    Get the Recipe: Cantonese Ground Beef Rice and Eggs

    More From Pups with Chopsticks - 30 Chinese Takeout Recipes So Good, You'll Never Eat Out Again

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    If you're craving Chinese takeout, look no further! Here are 30 Chinese takeout recipes you can make in the comfort of your home in your PJs!

    30 Chinese Takeout Recipes You Can Make at Home

    30 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.

    30 Delicious Asian Beef Recipes You Must Try at Home

    This article originally appeared on Pups with Chopsticks.

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    Hi, I’m Joyce Lee! Welcome to Pups with Chopsticks! This cozy corner of the internet is all about my favorite things: cooking delicious Asian dishes, hanging out with my furry sidekicks, and sharing good eats with friends (that’s you!). Grab a seat and let’s have some fun in the kitchen! Here you’ll find everything from comforting traditional recipes to Asian fusion dishes, all made easy with broken-down, simple step-by-step tutorials.

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    • Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken
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      Easy Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles Stir Fry)
    • A large bowl of Spicy Korean Pork Bulgogi (Jeyuk Bokkeum) with a plate of lettuce with some rice and pork in it for wrapping
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    • Hakka, Indian Chinese chilli chicken made with crispy chicken chunks and lightly tossed in a spicy chilli sauce.
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    • Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork) thinly sliced and fanned out on a cutting board.
      Sweet and Sticky Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)
    • Sweet and Sour Pork in a bowl on a wooden table
      Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe (咕噜肉)
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      Bang Bang Shrimp
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      Easy Mongolian Beef

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