28 Best Asian Noodle Recipes For Quick And Easy Meals

If you're looking to prepare a quick and easy meal for your family or loved ones for a weeknight dinner, try out one of these Asian noodle recipes.

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Just like rice, noodles are another staple in your typical Asian household. If you're looking to prepare a quick and easy meal for your family or loved ones for a weeknight dinner, try out one of these delicious Asian noodle recipes.

Learn how to cook this spicy noodle dish steeped in Nonya history and influenced by the distinct cultural flavours of Thailand.

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Enjoy this comforting and fragrant local noodle soup dish at home! Healthier than the hawker versions and still economical, this is a meal that the whole family can enjoy.

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This classic hawker staple is so good, it's a must-try to make at home for your loved ones. The Singapore version uses a mixture of yellow noodles and thick or thin bee hoon (rice vermicelli) that's simmered in a rich and umami prawn broth. Delish!

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Zucchini And Tofu Soba Noodles With Coriander Pesto Sauce

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Fuel your body with wholesome zucchini and tofu noodles with an appetising - a delicious combination full of nourishing goodness! (Love zucchini? Try this delicious zucchini baked potato recipe)

Noodle Pancake With Hoisin Sauce

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Quell your sudden craving for Okonomiyaki with this noodle pancake recipe! Using ingredients you normally pop into the pot for instant noodles, this dish is sure to expand horizons on different cooking methods — and of course, your appetite for more.

Teriyaki Beef Noodles

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Enjoy some sweet and savoury beef teriyaki noodles in under 20 minutes! Save the restaurant costs by just boiling instant noodles and stir-frying some basic ingredients.

Garlic Prawns Daikon Noodle Stir-Fry

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Using daikon to make thin noodles is the secret to keeping this dish low in carbs, carrying only 358 calories. Indulge in this meal, guilt free!

Oriental Noodle Frittata

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You have to admit the frittata looks like an Italian version of our favourite telur dadar from most Nasi Padang stalls. This omelette is a little bit of both ⁠— with a little added boost to your tastebuds and satiety from instant noodles.

Nonya Mee Siam

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Mee Soto

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Traditional Hokkien Mee

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Peanut Pak Choy Udon

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Infuse Western and Eastern elements by cooking pak choy (a type of Chinese cabbage) and udon (thick Japanese wheatflour noodles) in a peanut butter mixture.

Chicken Noodle Udon Soup

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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.

Hokkien Hae Mee Soup

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A family favourite in both Singapore & Malaysia, this hearty and delicious Hokkien hae mee soup is goodness in a bowl!

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.

Duck and Orange Noodles

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Citrusy and refreshing, these light duck & orange noodles are ready in just minutes and taste sensational!

Char Kway Teow (Fried Rice Noodles)

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Whip up your own delicious and fragrant char kway teow at home using this easy recipe! Add in ingredients like chicken, beef or pork and vegetables for extra nutrition.

Kway 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 for yourself at home.

Orange Wasabi Tuna With Noodles

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Want to pack a punch? Add a touch more wasabi for more heat. This noodle dish is packed with proteins and fibre thanks to the tuna and orange slices.

Prawn Pad Thai

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When you need a one-dish meal for busy days, this Prawn Pad Thai will satisfy the whole family.

Miso Udon Soup

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

Abalone and Mushroom Noodles

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Normally a delicacy for special events, add abalone to these gorgeous mushroom noodles for something more upscale!

Fish Noodles In Spicy Coconut Broth Fish Noodles In Spicy Coconut Broth

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This laksa-inspired dish is fab for busy weeknights. The Fish Noodles In Spicy Coconut Broth recipe takes under 30 minutes to cook, yet is so flavourful.

 

Sesame Chicken With Soba Noodles

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This Sesame Chicken With Soba Noodles recipe will be a hit even with fussy kids.

Lamb with Hokkien Noodles

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This easy lamb and Hokkien noodle recipe takes only 20 minutes in total to prep and cook! Super easy for weeknight dinners.

Teriyaki Salmon Stir-Fry

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Sweet Japanese teriyaki salmon with a fluffy egg omelette, mixed in with plump udon noodles. Your stomach will definitely be saying "Arigatogozaimashita"!

Cabbage Noodles

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This simple and fuss-free dish can be made with last night's leftovers.

Martin Yan's Fish Head Noodles

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This tasty noodle soup dish, with succulent fish head, is sure to be a hit with the family!

Fried Noodle Salad

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This gorgeous fried noodle salad tastes every bit as great as it looks and is super easy to whip up without making much of a mess!

Pickled Mushrooms and Duck Noodles

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We used a mixture of shimeji, shiitake and enoki mushrooms. These pickled mushrooms can be stored in a sterilised jar in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Pork Stir-fry With Basil, Orange and Rice Noodles

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Bored of the usual stir-fries? This refreshing (yes, refreshing) pork stir-fry comes with basil and orange to tantalise your tastebuds. Pop in rice noodles to make this a hearty meal.

Crispy Prawn and Cucumber Salad

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Use a vegetable peeler to cut cucumber ribbons, so they're easier to eat and appear more uniformed.

Text: Atika Lim & Elizabeth Liew

This post was published on October 16, 2019, and updated on May 21, 2020.



 

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