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    19 Cheap and Easy Asian Recipes I Always Go Back To

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    by Joyce Lee · Updated Jun 21, 2023
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    During the cooler winter months, I love to turn to cozy meals. Luckily, I have a few go-to recipes that are easy to make and always turn out delicious. The best part is that they don't cost a lot of money, so I can enjoy flavorful meals without overspending.

    Easy Udon Noodle Soup

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    A quick and easy udon noodle soup made with leftover turkey (or store-bought rotisserie chicken), udon noodles, bok choy, and a simple miso soup. Ready from start to finish in 15 minutes!

    Get the Recipe: Easy Udon Noodle Soup Recipe

    Congee

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    An easy and simple, creamy chicken congee recipe that is comforting any time of the year as an everyday meal or when you're feeling under the weather.

    Get the Recipe: Congee Recipe

    Thai Peanut Noodles

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    These quick and easy Thai peanut noodles are incredibly creamy and flavorful and only take 10 minutes to make! They’re versatile enough to customize with whatever veggies and fresh herbs you like, and this recipe uses my homemade peanut sauce that takes these noodles to the next level!

    Get the Recipe: Thai Peanut Noodles

    Korean Spicy Rice Cakes

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    Whether you are having it as a comfort food or a snack, here is a 20 minute quick and easy delicious tteokbokki recipe made with Korean chewy rice cakes cooked in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce that can be enjoyed all year round.

    Get the Recipe: Korean Spicy Rice Cakes Recipe

    Japanese Curry Udon

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    This cozy Curry Udon recipe is the perfect comfort food, featuring thick chewy udon noodles in a deliciously fragrant Japanese curry. It’s a quick and easy one-pot dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights when you’re craving something satisfying!

    Get the Recipe: Japanese Curry Udon

    Spam Fried Rice

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

    Get the Recipe: Spam Fried Rice Recipe

    Corn Egg Drop Soup

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    If you're craving a bowl of soup that's both comforting and flavorful, then this egg drop soup recipe is for you. It’s a 15-minute recipe that’s both quick and easy and will give you a deliciously comforting egg drop soup that’s made with an umami miso soup base with little bits of sweet corn.

    Get the Recipe: Corn Egg Drop Soup Recipe

    Garlic Chili Oil Noodles

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    These Garlic Chili Oil Noodles are my go-to noodle dish when I’m craving something quick and easy! They’re the perfect comfort food and can be made in just 10 minutes! The classic flavors of garlic, soy sauce, and chili flakes combined with the chewy noodles is to die for! 

    Get the Recipe: Garlic Chili Oil Noodles

    Teriyaki Chicken Yaki Udon

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    A quick and easy stir-fried teriyaki chicken yaki udon stir fry recipe, made with leftover chicken, vegetables, chewy udon noodles, and tossed with a sweet and sticky teriyaki sauce. Great for using up leftovers, or when you want a simple meal in less than 30 minutes!

    Get the Recipe: Teriyaki Chicken Yaki Udon Recipe

    Beef Noodle Stir Fry

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    This quick 15-minute beef noodle stir fry recipe is easy to make, super flavorful and made with stir-fried beef, onions, spaghettini, and soy sauce. My ultimate childhood comfort food!

    Get the Recipe: Beef Noodle Stir Fry Recipe

    Asian Ground Beef Rice Bowls

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    This Asian beef bowls with rice recipe is a savory, super quick, and easy meal that's the perfect way to elevate ground beef to a new level. With its rich flavors and tender and velvety ground beef, it's a must-try for any Asian food lover who wants a cozy one-bowl meal!

    Get the Recipe: Asian Ground Beef Rice Bowls

    Rabokki (Korean Ramen and Tteokbokki)

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    This rabokki recipe features instant ramen noodles and chewy rice cakes, all coated in the most delicious sweet and spicy sauce. It’s packed with flavor in each bite and is very easy to make at home. It’s the ultimate quick and delicious comfort food meal for busy weeknights!

    Get the Recipe: Rabokki

    Cheesy Cheese Ramen

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    A twist on Mac and Cheese, this quick-and-easy cheese ramen recipe uses cheddar cheese, milk, and a pack of instant ramen noodles to create a creamy, indulgent cheesy ramen. Perfect for days when you want something easy and comforting.

    Get the Recipe: Cheesy Cheese Ramen recipe

    Korean Tuna Rice Bowl

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

    Get the Recipe: Korean Tuna Rice Bowl recipe

    Kimchi Fried Rice with Spam

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    A delicious and easy, 30 minute kimchi fried rice recipe (Kimchi Bokkeumbap) made with kimchi, spam, and rice and served with a fried egg on top

    Get the Recipe: Kimchi Fried Rice with Spam Recipe

    Korean Glass Noodles Stir Fry

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    An easy authentic japchae noodle recipe (Korean glass noodles stir fry) made with perfectly chewy glass noodles, seasoned lightly with sweet and savory japchae sauce, toasted sesame oil, and a variety of vegetables, and made without boiling the noodles.

    Get the Recipe: Korean Glass Noodles Stir Fry Recipe

    Chinese Scrambled Eggs and Shrimp

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    This delicious and easy Cantonese stir-fried scrambled eggs and shrimp is made with fluffy scrambled eggs and ready from start to finish in 15 minutes!

    Get the Recipe: Chinese Scrambled Eggs and Shrimp Recipe

    Easy Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry

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    Chinese stir-fried tomato and scrambled egg recipe with a sweet & savory sauce made with fresh tomatoes and fluffy scrambled eggs - this is the ultimate Asian comfort food.

    Get the Recipe: Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry Recipe

    Thai Glass Noodle Stir Fry

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    A delicious, quick, and easy-to-make Pad Woon Sen (Thai glass noodles stir fry) recipe that can be made in 30 minutes or less.

    Get the Recipe: Thai Glass Noodle Stir Fry Recipe

    More From Pups with Chopsticks: 17 Flavorful Asian Pork Recipes That You Will Want to Make on Repeat

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    Beef and chicken always seem to steal the spotlight when it comes to food, but pork should definitely not be overlooked and can make some pretty tasty dishes too!! From smoky grilled pork chops to crispy sweet and sour pork, here are some delicious Asian pork recipes we always return to and can't get enough of!

    17 Amazing Asian Pork Recipes That You Will Want to Make on Repeat

    30 Asian Beef Recipes We Can't Get Enough Of

    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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    Tried and True Favorites

    • Thai coconut chicken skewers on a wooden plate
      Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers
    • Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken
    • Korean japchae served in a wooden bowl
      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
      Spicy Pork Bulgogi (Classic Jeyuk Bokkeum Recipe)

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    • Super crispy beef tossed with a sweet and sticky sauce
      Sweet and Sticky Crispy Beef
    • Hakka, Indian Chinese chilli chicken made with crispy chicken chunks and lightly tossed in a spicy chilli sauce.
      Chilli Chicken
    • 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)
    • bang bang shrimp on a patterned plate on a wooden table.
      Bang Bang Shrimp
    • Mongolian beef on a white plate with sesame seeds
      Easy Mongolian Beef

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