10 Mouthwatering Asian Vegetable Recipes

Dive into a world of vibrant flavors and textures with this chef-curated collection of delicious Asian vegetable recipes. From crisp, aromatic stir-fries to savory, umami-rich soups, these dishes showcase some of the tastiest Asian vegetables you need to try. Get inspired with easy recipes to satisfy every palate.

The Popular Leafy Green with a Satisfying Crunch: Stir-Fried Water Spinach

Stir-fried water spinach with garlic and topped with flakey salt on a wood serving plate. — Image Credit: The Sound of Cooking®

If you've never tried water spinach before (also known as morning glory), now is the perfect time to try it. You'll understand why it's one of the most popular Asian vegetables. The stems are hollow, giving them a satisfying crunch that you don't typically get from leafy greens. This easy stir-fry recipe is infused with a hint of garlic. You'll feel like you've visited the streets of Taiwan or Thailand.

Get the Recipe: Simple Stir-Fried Water Spinach

10-Minute Purple Daikon Radish Salad

Thinly sliced purple daikon topped with black sesame seeds and flakey salt in a wood serving bowl. — Image Credit: The Sound of Cooking®

Crunchy, surprisingly sweet, and ready in just ten minutes! This Purple Daikon Radish Salad is a colorful (and super easy) addition to any meal. If you love the texture of crisp radish but wish there was a less peppery version, this is it.

Get the Recipe: Sweet and Crisp Purple Daikon Radish

Crisp Stir-Fried Taiwanese Cabbage

Stir-fried Taiwanese cabbage with minced garlic, thai chili, and sauce in a blue serving plate over a patterned textile. — Image Credit: The Sound of Cooking®

The sweet and crisp thin leaves of Taiwanese cabbage are a must-try! It's the perfect ingredient for a quick and easy side dish. With just a few simple seasonings, you'll have a mouthwatering stir-fry vegetable in under 15 minutes.

Get the Recipe: Easy Stir-Fried Taiwanese Cabbage

Umami-Packed Taiwan Spinach

Stir-fried spinach with garlic in a pink serving plate. — Image Credit: The Sound of Cooking®

An easy stir-fried dish that's both nutritious and delicious – ready in 10 minutes. This variety of spinach is especially sweet, especially the hearty stems! It'll definitely elevate your greens game. Taiwan Spinach is a must-try if you're a culinary enthusiast, though this recipe will show you how to cook any whole spinach so you'll never have soggy greens again.

Get the Recipe: Stir-Fry Taiwan Spinach (with a flavor booster)

Easy Air-Fryer Japanese Sweet Potato

Japanese air fried sweet potato in a pink serving bowl (one is cut in half lengthwise and covered in toasted black sesame seeds and another one is split in half). — Image Credit: The Sound of Cooking®

Soft, sweet, and hassle-free! Prepare to fall in love with the sweetest and creamiest sweet potato you've ever tasted. Plus, learn how this beloved snack is eaten in Taiwan. Make it in an air fryer or oven – this recipe walks you through either method.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Japanese Sweet Potato (Murasaki)

Easy and Delicious Daikon Miso Soup

A spoon filled with miso soup and a piece of tofu, wakame, enoki, daikon, and scallions above a yellow bowl filled with miso soup. — Image Credit: The Sound of Cooking®

Cozy up with a bowl of easy traditional miso soup, with the subtle sweetness and bite of daikon radish (also called Japanese radish, Korean radish, and Chinese radish). This recipe shows you a little-known pro trick to cutting white daikon radish to get that perfect texture in soups. Plus, you can make it within 20 minutes tops!

Get the Recipe: Easy Miso Soup with Daikon

Sweet, Savory, Fragrant Green Beans with Basil

Shallow depth of field shot of sautéed green beans with fresh basil in a white plate over a white cloth and soft blue paper. — Image Credit: The Sound of Cooking®

This easy green bean recipe is a flavor-packed side that'll steal the spotlight at any dinner table. You'll get the best results with thin green beans like haricot verts and fragrant Thai basil. Regular green beans with sweet basil will work too in a pinch though! It tastes so good that you might need to make a larger portion than you think.

Get the Recipe: Sweet and Savory Green Beans with Basil

The Tastiest Taiwanese Cucumber Salad

Dressed cucumber salad similar to Din Tai Fung's plated and topped with garlic slices, red bell pepper slices, and chili oil. — Image Credit: The Sound of Cooking®

A refreshing crunch and mouthwatering flavor with every bite – this will become your new summer favorite. Crisp cucumber is lightly dressed with aromatic and savory sauce, with a hint of sweetness. It's the best chef-made replica of a popular dish from the famous Din Tai Fung Taiwanese restaurant. Now you can experience this at home without the pricey check.

Get the Recipe: Din Tai Fung Copycat Cucumber Salad

Lotus Root Soup with Pork Ribs

A bowl of lotus root soup with pork spare ribs in a yellow bowl with a porcelain soup spoon, showing the clear broth, goji berries, and cilantro. — Image Credit: The Sound of Cooking®

Lotus root is like a potato but crisper, making it perfect for cozy soups. Make this easy, restaurant-quality lotus root soup with tender pork ribs. You'll find the clear bone broth is surprisingly flavorful and full of ingredients that'll nourish you from within.

Get the Recipe: Lotus Root Soup with Tender Pork Ribs

Comforting Bitter Melon Soup with Pork Ribs

Bitter melon pork rib soup in a yellow bowl. — Image Credit: The Sound of Cooking®

Experience the enriching flavors of this Taiwanese bitter melon soup with juicy and tender pork ribs. Bitter melon may not be everyone's cup of tea, but this is the best gateway recipe if you want to give it a try. The flavorful pork ribs balance out the bitter melon with each bite. You'll get to taste this traditional soup that's served at some of the best restaurants in Taiwan.

Get the Recipe: Bitter Melon Soup with Juicy Pork Ribs