Asian Side Dish Recipes

Asian side dish recipes are the perfect way to round out any meal, adding extra flavor, texture, and variety to the table. From crisp homemade pickles to savory dumplings and umami-rich ramen eggs, these small dishes bring balance and excitement to Asian cooking.

Try folding and frying dumplings like gyoza and Chinese shumai. These side dishes pair beautifully with rice bowls, noodle dishes, and festive spreads. Each recipe includes easy step-by-step instructions so you can create delicious Asian sides at home with confidence.

  • Easy Lemper Ayam (Indonesian Sticky Rice with Chicken Filling)

  • Chinese Eggs and Green Beans (15-Minute Stir Fry)

  • Ajitama Recipe (Ajitsuke Tamago / Ramen Eggs)

  • Best Chicken Wontons with Shrimp

  • Chicken and Shrimp Gyoza (Japanese Potstickers)

  • Easy Pork Shao Mai Recipe (Chinese Dim Sum Dumplings)

  • Easy Recipe for Savory Fried Shrimp Balls

  • Bakso Goreng Recipe (Crispy Indonesian Fried Meatballs)