20 Ultimate Asian Comfort Food Recipes You Can Whip Up At Home

Cook an Asian feast at home, from udon soup to laksa

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One of the best things about living in Singapore is easy access to a wide variety of different Asian cuisines. Whether you're craving more intense flavours with curry and spices, or something a bit lighter with sauces and herbs, there are so many different types of Asian dishes to suit your fancy. What's more, you can easily recreate them at home as our supermarkets and grocers are well-stocked with all the Asian ingredients you need.

From laksa to miso soup, here are 20 ultimate Asian comfort food recipes to recreate for a delicious family feast at home:

Chicken Tikka Masala

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Comprising chicken drumsticks cooked into a spiced curry sauce, this hearty dish is best served with basmati rice or naan. You can also make a big batch and freeze it for up to two months.

Chilli Chicken Stir-Fry

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This simple stir-fry is packed with flavours, and offers a fiery kick to boot. Best eaten with noodles or rice.



 

Hokkien Mee

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A delicious noodle and prawn dish, this scrumptious hokkien prawn mee is another hawker center favourite.

Bak Kut Teh Chicken

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Got a hankering for bak kut teh? We break down how to recreate it at home with this simple recipe featuring a whole spring chicken instead of pork.

Spicy Nonya Laksa

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Craving for a hot bowl of laksa? Try making this hawker favourite with our simple and quick recipe. The secret is in the versatile rempah paste.

Wanton Mee

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

Spiced Garlic Beef Stir-Fry

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Ready in minutes, whipping up this delicious spiced garlic beef stir-fry is really easy with this simple recipe.

Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice)

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A traditional family favourite, nasi goreng is a stunning Indonesian fried rice dish brimming with fresh vegetables and a fried egg on top!

Char Kway Teow

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

Char Siu with Egg Fried Rice

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Fried rice is one of the most versatile dishes to make. This version requires only five ingredients!

Korean Bibimbap Bowl

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Put together this authentic-tasting Korean rice bowl at home for a nutritious meal – delectable steaks provide good protein while nutritious greens provide fibre and nutrients.

Kuay Teow With Mushrooms And Kai Lan

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A classic Singaporean favourite, forget the normal high calories when you whip up this delicious kway teow with mushrooms and kai lan dish at home.

Lemon Chicken

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Tangy and crispy, this yummy coffeeshop staple is perfect with steamed rice.

Red Duck Curry

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

Prawn Pad Thai

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Recreate this Thai favourite at home with our easy Prawn Pad Thai recipe.

Chilli Basil Stir-Fried Pumpkin

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Pair this delicious sweet-and-spicy side dish with a plate of steaming rice.

Miso Udon Soup

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



Mixed Wonton Soup

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Make your own delicious, comforting version of the classic mixed wonton soup using this super simple recipe.

Spicy Fish Soup

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Fish soup is wholesome, hearty and really easy to prepare. You can whip up this spicy version using boneless chunks of any firm white fish.

Pickled Mushrooms and Duck Noodles

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This dish brings together spicy and sour flavours to excite your taste buds. The recipe calls for a mixture of shimeji, shiitake and enoki mushrooms, but you can use your favourite mushrooms. The pickled mushrooms can be kept airtight in the fridge for up to two weeks.

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