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