18 Asian Comfort Food Recipes Perfect For Rainy Days

On days at home when you want a hearty meal, these easy, Asian comfort food recipes are the ones you want to turn to

Asian Comfort Food Recipes
Share this article

There's nothing like having a warm, hearty meal on a rainy day. Even better if it's regional comfort food, something close to our hearts (and stomachs!) that's easy to whip up. The next time the weather interrupts your going out plans, relish the opportunity to stay home and using these comfort food recipes, whip up these dishes on your own.

1. Miso Udon Soup

Credit: Rob Shaw/Bauersyndication.com.au
1/18

Ready in minutes, this Japanese classic miso udon soup is nourishing, comforting and so easy to make!

2. Cheesy Fish Porridge

2/18

The ultimate comfort dish, this fish porridge is yummy (thanks to the cheese) and also healthy (thanks to the omega-3 fatty acids from the salmon).

3. Bountiful Asian Seafood Soup

3/18

Rich with comforting Asian flavours and scrumptious seafood, this pot of soup is best accompanied with steaming bowls of jasmine rice for a satisfying family meal.

4. Spicy Coconut Fish Soup

Credit: Rob Shaw/Bauersyndication.com.au
4/18

This spicy coconut fish soup with vermicelli noodles is fusion of Thai spices and the beloved fish soup you find at your nearby hawker centre.

5. Chicken Udon Soup

Credit: Rob Shaw/Bauersyndication.com.au
5/18

Easy to prepare and bursting with flavours, this guilt-free dish is not only a great comfort food to share with your loved ones, it's delicious too.

6. Wanton Mee

Credit: Philips
6/18

Although a little laborious to make, this wanton mee is worth it when you want the authentic flavours without the usual oil and grease.

7. Chickpea And Vegetable Curry

Credit: Rob Shaw/Bauersyndication.com.au
7/18

Literally ready in minutes, whip up this gorgeous chickpea and vegetable curry when you have a fridge full of fresh vegetables.

8. Chicken Bak Kut Teh

Credit: Sam Leong
8/18

There's nothing like a hearty bowl of bak kut teh for a belly-warming meal. If you're not into pork, this recipe uses chicken instead.

9. Char Kway Teow

9/18

Whip up your own delicious and fragrant char kway teow at home using this easy recipe!

10. Butter Chicken

10/18

Making this easy succulent butter chicken recipe in a creamy, mildly sweet spicy sauce is no problem at all.

11. Red Duck Curry

11/18

This family favourite classic Thai-inspired red duck curry is rich and creamy, and perfect for a satisfying meal either for lunch or dinner.

12. Mushroom Silken Tofu Soup

12/18

Whipping up this super healthy and easy mushroom and silken tofu noodle soup takes almost no time at all.

13. Spicy Fish Soup

13/18

Make this wholesome spicy fish soup using boneless chunks of any firm white fish.

14. Thai-Style Hot And Sour Prawn Soup

14/18

Inspired by authentic Thai flavours, this hot sour prawn soup is a lovely nourishing clear broth with seafood and big bold flavours.

15. Chicken Kurma

15/18

Tender chicken in a flavourful curry that is the perfect accompaniment to a simple plate of rice. Easy and quick yet oh so delicious!

16. Hokkien Hae Mee Soup

16/18



A perennial local favourite dish, the hearty Hokkien prawn noodle soup is comforting goodness in a bowl.



17. Vegetarian Tom Yum Soup

17/18

This sour and spicy Thai staple is one of the best dishes to indulge in on a rainy day. For a vegetarian option, swap seafood with mushrooms and extra veggies.

18. Korean Army Stew (Budae Jjigae)

18/18



Savoury and spicy, this easy one-pot meal is perfect for rainy days and can feed a whole family.






This article was originally published on Feb 10, 2021, and updated on Nov 9, 2024.

Share this article