Looking for some Asian side dishes to serve with your delicious 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 easy 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 my 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 easy to make!
Here are some absolutely delicious Asian side dish recipes to try. We know you and your family will love them!
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👩🏽🍳 About these recipes
Instant pot: You’ll notice that some of the recipes are labeled as Instant Pot recipes. That’s just another brand of an electric pressure cooker. You can make all of the recipes labeled with “Instant Pot” following the same instructions using your Ninja Foodi. In fact, we make ALL of these recipes for dinner specifically in our Ninja Foodi 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 Instant Pot Chicken Adobo, Beef Mechado, or Ground Pork Menudo.
Chinese food: Try our Beef Lo Mein or this Easy 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.
Asian side dishes
Asian Side Dishes
Need the perfect complement for your next Asian-inspired meal? These Asian side dishes are fast, easy, tasty, and versatile. We hope you try some of them, and leave a comment below to let us know what you think.
Steak 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!
Shrimp Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce
These Shrimp Summer Rolls are inspired by one of my favorite dishes that our local Vietnamese restaurants serve, but this recipe pairs them with a rich peanut sauce for dipping.
Ahi Tuna Appetizer Crisps
In homage to my favorite ahi tuna salad and my friend's fabulous ahi tuna tacos, I've created this hybrid dish: Ahi Tuna Appetizer Crisps. They're perfect as appetizers at any gathering or holiday party.
10-Minute Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe
This tangy Thai Peanut Sauce is easy to make and pairs great with so many dishes. Plus, it takes just 10 minutes from start to finish!
Shrimp and Pork Wontons
Wontons are the ideal wide dish and these Shrimp and Pork Wontons are no exception. They're so tasty and easy to make — and I include a bonus chili oil recipe to go with them!
Chicken 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.
Filipino Pancit Bihon
This traditional Filipino noodle dish is packed with meat, vegetables, and flavor! My Pancit Bihon recipe featuring pork and shrimp yields 12 to 16 side servings, which makes it perfect for meal planning!
Sweet 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.
Authentic Filipino Lumpia (Filipino Egg Rolls)
Crispy, savory, and delicious, 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!
Filipino 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!
Pancit 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.
Instant Pot Garlic Rice
Making this Garlic Rice in the Instant Pot or Ninja Foodi electric pressure cooker is quick and easy — and the rice turns out fluffy and fragrant every time.
Filipino Pandesal Recipe
These light, fluffy rolls are widely popular in the Philippines and easy to make at home. Enjoy them with breakfast or as a snack!
Filipino 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.
Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp
Made with a spicy sweet sauce, these Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp are easy 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!
Air 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.
Wonton 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
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.
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.
Stir-frying, deep frying, braising, and steaming are common cooking methods found in Asian cuisine.
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