26 Best Asian Recipes: Dinner Ideas Everyone Will Love

After a long day of work, school, running errands, and completing chores, the last thing you might want to do is make dinner. We get it. Don't call your favorite take-out place just yet, as this selection of Asian recipes includes recipes that are easy to make, and many of the following dishes can be ready to eat within about 30 minutes. From hearty vegetarian dishes to recipes with pork or chicken, these amazingly easy Asian recipes are just what you're looking for when you need to get dinner on the table — and fast. Although these recipes are easy to make, they include plenty of flavor and will quickly become some of your favorite go-to dishes to make when life gets a little too hectic. Try a different recipe every night of the week!

If you eat meat, then you'll want to add these Asian recipes with chicken to your weekly menu planning. These easy chicken recipes include an assortment of herbs, spices, and vegetables, resulting in meal ideas that you will want to cook again and again for weeknight meals or for casual parties with friends. Are you on the meal prep train yet? Then you'll be pleased to learn that some of these recipes can even be made in advance, then stashed in your freezer in a freezer-safe container to reheat at a later date for a no-fuss meal that's also delicious and home-cooked.

Add something special to your family meals when you make Asian recipes with beef. From the classic beef short ribs to noodles, this selection of Asian recipes is sure to delight just about anyone in your family. These tasty beef recipes might look complicated, but they're actually not — and some of the recipes even include steps that can be made in advance of when you plan to cook, saving you some time along the way. Hearty and filling, these recipes can be served year-round for just about any occasion, or even no occasion at all. Serve these dishes with your rice or noodles, as well as your favorite vegetables. Dinner is ready!

Does your go-to fish meal include frozen fish sticks? If so, then step up your cooking game in a big way when you make these Asian recipes with shrimp and a wide assortment of fish. From frying to baking and even grilling, these dishes will show you how to make fish and seafood recipes in ways that are new to you. Let's be honest, too. You will probably also enjoy the satisfaction in replicating some of your favorite restaurant meals right in the comfort of your own home. When making these recipes, select and use fresh fish and seafood. You won't be disappointed!

Whether you haven't eaten meat in a long time (or ever) or simply want to make a few vegetarian recipes, this section is for you. Full of flavor and filling, too, these Asian vegetarian recipes will be the perfect addition to your weekly meal planning. Using lentils, herbs, vegetables, and so much more, these easy vegetarian recipes are both satisfying and filling. Consider making these recipes for a quiet game night at home with friends, or bring a dish or two with you to the next potluck on your social calendar. Serve these dishes with noodles, rice, or flat bread, and you're set!