23 Easy Asian Noodle Recipes You’ll Want to Add to Your Weekly Rotation

Ramen, pad Thai and lo mein never get old, but there are countless othernoodlerecipes out there that are just as satisfying—and simple to prepare. Whether you start withsoba,rice, udon or glass noodles, these dishes are guaranteed to hit the spot. Read on for 23 easy Asian noodle recipes that we can’t get enough of, fromshrimpglass noodle salad to 30-minute miso noodlesoup.

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1. Stir Fried Beef and Asparagus with Flat Rice Noodles

Consider this dairy-free, protein-rich recipe the easiest way to use up neglected veggies. Sugar snappeas, snow peas,zucchini,green beansand kale are all fair game.

Time Commitment: 35 minutes

2. 10-Minute Pad See Ew

This popular Thai dish couldn’t be easier to prepare. Whisk together a fewpantry staplesto create a sauce, stir fry veggies in hot oil, add noodles andeggsto the mix and boom—you’ve got a dairy-free, pescatarian dinner for the books.

Time Commitment: 10 minutes

3. Restorative Miso Noodle Soup

Theprobioticsare strong with this one. Unlike the uber-light misosoupyou’re used to, this vegan, gluten-free version is extra hearty, thanks to soba noodles, meatymushroomsand wiltedspinach.

Time Commitment: 30 minutes

4. Lo Mein

You can pull off this vegan, dairy-free takeout favorite in under a half-hour. The secret to the umami-laced sauce is toasted sesame oil and two types ofsoy sauce.

Time Commitment: 25 minutes

5. Dan Dan Noodles

These spicy, protein-rich Sichuan noodles are coated in an intense sesamechilesauce that's dairy-free and loaded with Chinese chile paste and Sichuan pepper powder. Crown it with hoisinporkand sui mi ya cai (aka preserved mustard greens).

Time Commitment: 30 minutes

6. Jajangmyeon

This Korean-Chinese noodle recipe calls for thick udon noodles and a silky, savoryblack beansauce mixed with diced pork,zucchiniand onions. Even better, it contains a whopping 41 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber per serving.

Time Commitment: 35 minutes

7. Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Salad

Try thisPaleo,keto,low-carbshirataki noodle dish once and you’ll make it for every summerpicnicyou ever host. It’s finished with nuoc cham, a Vietnamese fish sauce vinaigrette that’s often used for dipping.

Time Commitment: 40 minutes

8. Garlic Sesame Noodles

Complete with tender flanksteak, thin-sliced bell peppers,broccoliand a flourish of sesame seeds, this dish packs a serious punch of dairy-free protein.

Time Commitment: 30 minutes

9. Bun Rieu

This Vietnamesetomatoandcrabnoodle soup boasts shrimp, pork shoulder and savory-sweet crab meatballs. And thanks to therice noodles,它是gluten-freeto boot.

Time Commitment: 5 hours

10. Chow Mein Ramen Noodles

It doesn't get lower lift than this lightning-fast,dairy-freerecipe. Think veggies, chicken and instant ramen drenched in sweet-yet-zingy chow mein sauce.

Time Commitment: 15 minutes

11. Yum Woon Sen with Shrimp

Count on this low-carb, gluten-free, pescatarian glass noodle salad to refresh your palate on a hotsummerday. It’s finished with roasted peanuts, julienned veggies and lots of fresh herbs.

Time Commitment: 25 minutes

12. Quick Ramen Noodle Stir Fry

Since it’s made with instant ramen noodles,ground beefandpantry staples, this dairy-free recipe goes easy on the wallet.

Time Commitment: 30 minutes

13. Cheung Fun Rice Noodle Rolls

This classic dim sum couldn’t be simpler to pull off, despite theveganrecipe calling for making the gluten-free rice noodle batter from scratch. (And while youcoulduse a rice noodle maker, you can totally make them using a plate and a wide-rimmed sauté pan with a lid.)

Time Commitment: 45 minutes

14. Laksa Noodle Soup

A dairy-freeMalaysianmain made with coconut milk that soothes the soul at first sip. The key is sautéing the laksa paste with garlic,ginger, chile and lemongrass for maximum flavor.

Time Commitment: 45 minutes

15. Asian Chopped Salad with Crispy Chow Mein Noodles

It’sgluten-free,Paleoand loaded with crunchy ingredients that’ll keep you coming back for more. We’re talking fried chow mein noodles, toasted almonds and all the fresh produce.

Time Commitment: 20 minutes

16. Chicken Khao Soi

Sweet dreams are made of Thai coconut curry noodle soup. It’s dairy-free, fragrant and impeccably balanced, from the lusciouscoconut milkto the bold red curry paste to the zingy lime juice.

Time Commitment: 50 minutes

17. Peanut-Free Chicken and Shrimp Pad Thai

Because your nut allergy shouldn’t stand between you and thisprotein-packed essential.

Time Commitment: 20 minutes

18. Bibim Nengmyun

If you want to curb the spiciness of the gluten-free buckwheat noodles tossed in hot pepper sauce, add a bit of honey to the mix (and top yourvegetarianplate with extracucumbers).

Time Commitment: 15 minutes

19. Wonton Noodle Soup

Make the shrimp-porkwontonsyourself, according to the recipe, or save time by using store-bought frozen wontons instead. Either way, this dairy-free recipe won't disappoint.

Time Commitment: 40 minutes

20. Mayo Ramen

The secret to this vegetarian, dairy-free tonkotsu copycat? Whisking the ramen’s seasoning packet, Kewpie mayo and a fewpantry staplestogether, then combining it with the noodle water to create a thick, luxurious broth.

Time Commitment: 10 minutes

21. Vietnamese Garlic Prawn Noodle Salad

橘味,蒜香味道好on just about any沙拉you can imagine, but we especially like it on this gluten-free, pescatarian gem.

Time Commitment: 20 minutes

22. Paleo Chicken Japchae with Korean Glass Noodles

If you’re on alow-carbor gluten-free diet, dangmyeon—also called Korean红薯noodles—are your new best friend.

Time Commitment: 30 minutes

23. Chile Oil Garlic Noodles

Wide, flat rice noodles meet crushed peanuts and a homemade garlic chile oil. This crowd-pleaser is gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan, BTW.

Time Commitment: 20 minutes



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Taryn Pire

Associate Food Editor

Taryn Pire is PureWow’s associate food editor and has been writing about all things delicious since 2016. She’s developed recipes, reviewed restaurants and investigated food...
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