Asian Lunch Recipes From Top Chefs

Name: Shahi Paneer
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tsp oil; 1 tbsp ghee or butter; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 bay leaf; 1 inch whole cinnamon; 2 whole green cardamom; 2-3 cloves; 3-4 black peppercorns; 1 dried red chilli; 1 tsp ginger garlic paste; 1 medium onion, roughly chopped, see notes 2; 2 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped, see notes 2; 20-22 raw cashews; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 cup(s) water; 375 g cubed paneer; 2 tbsp ghee, butter or oil; 1 tsp ginger garlic paste; 1 tsp red chili powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp honey or sugar; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp kasuri methi (crushed fenugreek leaves); 1/2 tsp crushed dried mint leaves; 1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh coriander leaves; 1/4 cup(s) whole milk cream

Asian lunch recipes provide fresh, flavorful potential for making a crucial meal more enjoyable. Choose one of these easy Asian lunch recipes to make for yourself and your family and watch how flavorful the weekday becomes. The kids will surely love to dig in with great Asian lunch recipes for school that are included in this collection. Peruse selections from Thai, Korean, Chinese and more and enjoy Asian lunch recipes for work, school and home in short order.

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Shahi Paneer

Dinner | Indian

740 CAL.

Shahi Paneer

27 Ingredients - 13 Steps - 1h 20m

This creamy shahi paneer is a classic vegetarian Indian gravy-based dish. Perfectly balanced with spice and mild sweetness, it can be paired with your favorite Indian flatbreads like naan, tandoori roti or even with rice.

Verified Chef

Chef Ekta

740 CALORIES / SERVING

Coconut Curry Chickpeas

Dinner | Indian

625 CAL.

Coconut Curry Chickpeas

17 Ingredients - 8 Steps - 40m

Coconut curry chickpeas is a delightful blend of chickpeas, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut, creating a rich and exotic curry. This vegan dish offers a harmonious fusion of flavors, delivering a taste of the tropics with every bite. It’s the perfect quick and satisfying meal that's both flavorful and nutritious.

Verified Chef

Chef Kevin R.

625 CALORIES / SERVING

Korean Spicy Noodles (Bibim Guksu)

Dinner | Korean

1553 CAL.

Korean Spicy Noodles (Bibim Guksu)

12 Ingredients - 6 Steps - 20m

Korean spicy noodles, also known as bibim guksu, is a piquant, zesty and slightly sweet dish. This addictive fiery Korean noodle dish will be a new favorite for spicy food lovers.

Giselle Park

1553 CALORIES / SERVING

Loco Moco

Brunch | Asian

666 CAL.

Loco Moco

18 Ingredients - 8 Steps - 45m

Cool loco moco is a modern twist on the classic Hawaiian dish, featuring a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This creative variation adds a unique and refreshing twist to the traditional Loco Moco, making it a delightful culinary experience that's perfect for those seeking a new take on this island favorite.

Verified Chef

Chef Kevin R.

666 CALORIES / SERVING

Teriyaki Bowl

Dinner | Asian

906 CAL.

Teriyaki Bowl

28 Ingredients - 8 Steps - 55m

Tender bites of steak and vegetables combine to create this delicious teriyaki bowl. Drizzled with a homemade teriyaki sauce, it’s a comforting, satisfying meal.

Verified Chef

Chef Timothy

906 CALORIES / SERVING

Dal Tadka

Dinner | Indian

190 CAL.

Dal Tadka

21 Ingredients - 14 Steps - 40m

This simple and wholesome vegetarian dal tadka is an Indian lentil dish where lentils are cooked and finished with spices tempered in ghee or oil. Flavourful, highly nutritious and easy to put together, this versatile dal tadka recipe can be made indulgent with a smoky restaurant flavor or in a simpler homestyle version.

Verified Chef

Chef Ekta

190 CALORIES / SERVING

Honey Walnut Shrimp

Dinner | Chinese

1776 CAL.

Honey Walnut Shrimp

14 Ingredients - 8 Steps - 1h

This sweet and spicy honey walnut shrimp, based on a Hong Kong classic, makes a perfect appetizer or special dish for a big feast. This honey walnut shrimp recipe features juicy fried shrimp paired with sweet honey walnuts and coated with a tangy, savory sauce.

Verified Chef

Chef Susie

1776 CALORIES / SERVING

Sushi Cupcakes

Dinner | Asian

753 CAL.

Sushi Cupcakes

21 Ingredients - 10 Steps - 1h 25m

Imagine your favorite crunchy salmon roll transformed into a cupcake, a sushi cupcake (also known as a baked sushi cup). This baked sushi cupcake recipe features crispy nori, flavorful sushi rice, piquant salmon, creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber and a sprinkling of crunchy panko breadcrumbs.

Giselle Park

753 CALORIES / SERVING

Pumpkin Curry Soup

Appetizer | Indian

277 CAL.

Pumpkin Curry Soup

14 Ingredients - 6 Steps - 25m

Pumpkin curry soup is hearty and satisfying. This creamy pumpkin soup gets its flavors from rich coconut milk and warm curry spices.

Verified Chef

Chef Rachel S.

277 CALORIES / SERVING

Pad See Ew

Dinner | Thai

449 CAL.

Pad See Ew

11 Ingredients - 12 Steps - 45m

Savory and packed with umami flavors, this pad see ew recipe is comforting and delicious. Tender chicken, crisp Chinese broccoli and rice noodles combine to create these pad see ew noodles.

Giselle Park

449 CALORIES / SERVING

Japanese Eggplant

Dinner | Asian

450 CAL.

Japanese Eggplant

9 Ingredients - 7 Steps - 40m

Long and slender, thin-skinned Japanese eggplant transforms into a luxuriously tender entree after broiling. Topped with a sweet and salty miso glaze, it makes a quick vegan meal with a side of steamed rice.

Giselle Park

450 CALORIES / SERVING

Firecracker Meatballs

Dinner | Italian

391 CAL.

Firecracker Meatballs

8 Ingredients - 5 Steps - 45m

These vegan firecracker meatballs are high in protein and go well with almost anything. Influenced by Indian cuisine, these Indo-American meatballs pop with deep flavors and are simple to make.

Verified Chef

Chef Raina

391 CALORIES / SERVING

Dashi

Dinner | Asian

2 CAL.

Dashi

3 Ingredients - 5 Steps - 30m

In this dashi recipe, you will find a fundamental Japanese soup stock for any season. It is an essential foundation of many Japanese dishes.

Verified Chef

Chef Carlos

2 CALORIES / SERVING

Seafood Ramen

Dinner | Asian

453 CAL.

Seafood Ramen

21 Ingredients - 12 Steps - 50m

Get ready to dive into two classic condiments from the East and the West, miso and mustard, with this seafood ramen recipe. Bold in flavor and packed with umami, you can skip the search for a great ramen joint and enjoy it cooked in your own kitchen!

Verified Chef

Chef Melissa

453 CALORIES / SERVING

Birria Ramen

Dinner | Mexican

576 CAL.

Birria Ramen

9 Ingredients - 7 Steps - 30m

Enjoy a hot bowl of birria ramen. Bouncy ramen noodles are immersed in a birria broth and served with a supple soft boiled egg, bright cilantro and onions. It is a delicious way to use up leftover birria.

Giselle Park

576 CALORIES / SERVING

Rice Porridge

Dinner | Chinese

330 CAL.

Rice Porridge

6 Ingredients - 4 Steps - 55m

This tender and soft rice porridge, also known as congee, only uses a few ingredients and is simple to make. Soothing and warming, it is a comforting, easy-to-digest meal.

Verified Chef

Chef Carlos

330 CALORIES / SERVING

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