16 Asian Take Out You Can Make At Home Instead
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If you are craving an Asian dinner, you may just assume that you’ll have to order takeout to satisfy it, but that’s not true. There are plenty of Asian dinners that you can make right in your own kitchen. Here are sixteen Asian-inspired meals that you can easily make at home that will keep your cravings at bay.
1. Healthy Kung Pao Chicken
You are going to love this healthy kung pao chicken. It’s got all of the flavor but less carbs and sugar than the traditional version so you can feel good about serving it to your family. Serve this with a side of regular rice or egg fried rice and maybe some steamed veggies to round out the meal.
2. Asian Style Pork Chops
A combination of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and maple syrup gives these Asian style pork chops an awesome flavor that feels much more complex than it really is. The sauce helps keep them juicy in the oven, so you don’t have to worry about them drying out.
3. Spring Rolls
These spring rolls are the most beautiful thing you’ll ever eat. They’re stuffed with colorful veggies and fresh herbs, rolled up in rice wrappers, and served with a delicious soy sauce or peanut sauce.
4. Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs
These teriyaki chicken kabobs can be made either on the grill for summer or in an air fryer for fall and winter. They go great with rice and have tons of flavor you’ll want to enjoy again and again.
5. Healthy Pork Fried Rice
This healthy pork fried rice is super easy to make and tastes amazing. It has an almost identical flavor to the restaurant version but without all the MSG. It’s easy to make and leftovers will pack up easily for lunch the next day.
6. Chinese Garlic Sauce
Love the restaurant version of Chinese garlic sauce? Making it at home is a million times better. I know, hard to believe. But give this simple recipe a try and see for yourself how easy and tasty it is.
7. Sesame Chicken
Sesame chicken is delicious stuff. This recipe gives you a wonderful sesame glaze. All you have to do is cook a pot of rice to serve it over for a wonderful meal. Add a side of steamed veggies and a cup of green tea to round out the experience.
8. Healthy Shrimp Pad Thai
Yep, pad Thai can be quite healthy if prepared properly. This healthy shrimp pad Thai proves that you don’t have to sacrifice flavor to eat healthier. Serve yourself a nice, big plate and dig in for an unforgettable lunch or dinner.
9. Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken
If you prefer to let your slow cooker make dinner, try letting it make this slow cooker honey sesame for dinner. All you have to do is cook a side of rice to serve it over. It makes a very filling dinner when served with a green salad on the side.
10. Easy Miso Soup
Miso soup can be a complicated soup to make, depending on the recipe you use. But this easy miso soup takes the complication out of the equation. Make this not-so-authentic version in minutes and never miss out on flavor.
11. Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
Thai sweet chili sauce is such a great way to add spice and flavor to any dish you are making. The sweetness and spiciness will kick your cooking up a notch every time. It’s great in so many dishes, you’ll want to keep a batch of this around all the time.
12. Vegetable Egg Foo Young
Vegetable egg foo young is a delicious egg pancake with a savory sauce. It’s an Asian restaurant classic, and now you can make it at home. Make as much or as little sauce as you want to pour over it, and serve it with some fried rice for good measure.
13. Teriyaki Salmon
Teriyaki salmon is a decadent dish that pairs well with rice and veggies. Kick things up a notch by making this for dinner. The sauce can easily be made ahead of time in minutes, making this dish even faster and easier to make on a busy evening.
14. Easy Orange Chicken
Easy orange chicken is so good that you’ll never miss the take-out version. The pieces of chicken are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, with a delicious orange sauce coating it all.
15. Chinese Chicken Salad
Chinese chicken salad is one of those weekend dishes you can enjoy time in the kitchen with. Pull your significant other into the kitchen with you and have fun with this one. It’s a delicious lunch or dinner all on its own. No side dishes needed.
16. Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
Homemade teriyaki sauce is great stuff, especially because you can make it soy-free if you wish, and it can be used in so many different dishes. You can use it in any of the recipes you’ve already seen here, and so many others as well.
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