Tasty, Asian-Inspired Meals

If weeknight meals are boring or too repetitive, mix up the usual go-to dishes by making these flavorful recipes. Using ingredients common in Asian cuisines, like garlic, ginger, sesame, and miso, as well as some cooking techniques, the recipes below offer flavor-packed, nutritious meals that will be a welcomed addition to any cook's recipe repertoire.

Happy cooking!

Homemade Miso Soup

Though preparing the dish at home may seem tricky, one editor proves how easy (and delicious) it can be. 

Check out these tips for cooking with miso. 

Noodles with Chicken and Mixed Vegetables

Skinless chicken breasts and an assortment of colorful vegetables make this noodle dish light and tasty. Try serving it with spicy pickled vegetables and kimchi. 

Miso-Glazed Broiled Salmon

An easy-to-make recipe that is full of heart-healthy omega-3s and packed with flavor. 

Marinated Tofu Satay

This no-cook vegetarian dish is served with a quickly made peanut sauce. 

Sesame Chicken Cucumber Noodle Salad

This creamy noodle dish from chef Ming Tsai is made with a combination of peanut butter and sesame oil instead of the typical sesame paste. Enjoy it with a glass of bright sauvignon blanc. 

Garlic Ginger Bok Choy

A kid-friendly and tasty recipe, this dish works well as a side dish for quickly cooked fish like salmon or a meat dish.