vegetables
Recipes with green vegetables, garden vegetables and mushrooms.
Balinese-style lamb
Fragrant, fiery, and full of island soul, Balinese-style lamb is a stir-fry that captures the vibrant spirit of Indonesian cooking. Tender slices of lamb get seared until golden, then coated in a bold spice paste of red Thai chilies, garlic, ginger, and toasted coconut that fills the kitchen with an irresistible aroma. A glossy finish of kecap manis, soy sauce, brown sugar, and fresh lime juice balances heat with sweetness and a bright citrus lift.
Stir-fried vegetables with rice noodles
Here's proof that a meat-free meal can be every bit as exciting as any other. This colorful vegetable stir-fry brings together crisp broccoli, sweet red bell pepper, tender snow peas, and juicy baby corn, all tossed with silky rice noodles in a glossy sauce of soy, sweet chili, ginger, and a splash of sweet sherry. It's a dish that celebrates the fresh, vibrant spirit of Southeast Asian cooking, where vegetables take center stage and every bite bursts with flavor and crunch.
Stir-fried seafood with Asian greens
Plump prawns, tender squid, and delicate white fish get a quick sear until lightly golden, then meet a lush tangle of baby bok choy and choy sum. Green onions, garlic, and fresh ginger perfume the whole thing, while a savory splash of soy, oyster, and mild chili sauce brings it all together. It's a bright, fresh celebration of the sea and the garden, popular across coastal Asia and easy to bring to your own table.
Stir-fried pork and vegetables
Fresh, colorful, and wonderfully wholesome, this stir-fried pork and vegetables dish is a celebration of texture and flavor in every bite. Tender slices of pork fillet get seared until golden, then joined by sweet red onion, crisp baby green beans, tender asparagus, and just-wilted bok choy. A glossy sauce of black bean, honey, soy, and fresh ginger ties it all together with a savory-sweet richness that feels both comforting and vibrant.
Satay-spiced beef with bean sprouts
There's a special kind of magic in a good stir-fry, and this one delivers it in spades. Tender slices of beef fillet get a quick marinade in soy, sesame oil, and cornstarch, which keeps them silky and juicy in the wok. From there, a warm blend of curry powder and satay sauce brings gentle spice and nutty depth, while a splash of dry sherry and a touch of brown sugar round everything into a glossy, savory finish. Crunchy bean sprouts stirred in at the end add freshness and bite.
Wok noodles with chicken and bok choi
This is the kind of dish that turns a hurried weeknight into a small celebration. Silky rice noodles tangle with savory chicken, crisp bean sprouts, and just-wilted baby bok choi, all sparked with garlic, ginger, and a splash of soy. The showstopper? Thin ribbons of golden egg omelette scattered across the top, adding a touch of richness and a lovely finish. Popular across Southeast Asia, this fragrant noodle bowl comes together in about 30 minutes and rewards you with big, bright flavor in every bite.
Garlic lamb Mongolian style
Bold, glossy, and packed with savory-sweet flavor, Mongolian garlic lamb is a stir-fry that delivers restaurant-quality results in minutes. Tender slices of lamb soak up a garlicky marinade of soy sauce and sweet sherry, then hit the wok until beautifully browned. A quick finish with brown sugar and sesame oil creates a rich, glossy sauce, while fresh green onions add a bright, crisp note. Served over a bed of just-wilted baby bok choy and fluffy steamed rice, it's the kind of dish that makes weeknight cooking feel like a celebration.
Hokkien mee noodles
Bright, glossy, and full of savory-sweet flavor, Hokkien mee is a beloved stir-fry that traces its roots to the Hokkien communities of Southeast Asia, where it became a street-food favorite across Malaysia and Singapore. Thick, springy Hokkien noodles soak up a fragrant sauce built on kecap manis, the sweet Indonesian soy sauce that gives the dish its signature caramel-dark sheen. Tossed with garlic, ginger, kaffir lime leaves, crisp vegetables, and fresh bean sprouts, it comes together in about 20 minutes.
Pad Thai
Few dishes capture the soul of Thai street food quite like Pad Thai. This version brings together tender chicken, savory pork, and plump prawns, all tangled up with silky rice noodles and set eggs. The magic is in the sauce: a bright, tangy blend of lime, fish sauce, and a touch of sweetness that coats every strand. Finished with crunchy peanuts, fresh cilantro, and crisp bean sprouts, it delivers that perfect balance of sweet, salty, sour, and savory. Best of all, you can have it on the table in about 30 minutes, making it a weeknight winner with a taste of Bangkok.
Pork stir-fry with Chinese cabbage and noodles
There's something magical about a good stir-fry, and this one delivers on every front. Tender slices of pork fillet meet crisp Chinese cabbage and silky egg noodles, all wrapped in a savory sauce that builds layer upon layer of flavor. The real stars here are the aromatics: fragrant lemongrass and warm five-spice powder infuse the whole dish with the kind of depth you'd expect from your favorite Asian restaurant. Best of all, it comes together in about 35 minutes, making it perfect for a busy weeknight when you still want something special on the table.