6 Gluten-Free Asian Recipes You MUST TRY

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This post is all about the best Gluten-Free Asian Recipes that you have to try!

I know some of you out there are on a strictly gluten-free diet, and have a tough time creating delicious meals to enjoy.

But don’t worry, I got you! These 6 MUST TRY Gluten-Free Asian Recipes are some of my tastiest and easiest favorites that will leave your taste buds satisfied.

This post is all about the best Gluten-Free Asian Recipes that taste just as good as their gluten-filled alternatives.

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#1 Salt and Pepper Tofu (Extra Crispy)

One of my favorite ways to enjoy tofu has to be my FAIL-PROOF, extra crispy Salt and Pepper Tofu Recipe.

Salt and Pepper Tofu is a classic, popular recipe that is super addicting and easy to make at home. This recipe only takes 30 minutes to make, and all the required ingredients are super easy to find at any marketplace!

If you’re looking for a easy and delicious weeknight dinner, look no further, this extra crispy Salt and Pepper Tofu Recipe is perfect for you!

#2 Stir-Fried Garlic Green Beans (3 Ingredients ONLY!)

Easy, quick, and insanely delicious. These Chinese Restaurant Style Stir-Fried Garlic Green Beans are one of my favorite sides that pair insanely well with any main dish!

This super simple yet delicious recipe only requires 3 INGREDIENTS – garlic, green beans / string beans, and salt. This recipe is perfect if you’re looking for a quick and easy side dish to elevate your main course!

#3 Crispy Spicy Garlic Tofu (20 minutes!)

The Extra Crispy Tofu drizzled in Spicy Garlic Sauce is hands down one of best ways to enjoy tofu.

I promise you that even the most dedicated meat-lovers will be obsessed with this Crispy Spicy Garlic Tofu recipe. The perfectly fried tofu is crispy on the outside AND juicy on the inside. However, my homemade spicy garlic sauce is what makes the dish, the sauce is spicy, garlicky, tangy, and savory, the perfect sauce for any dish.

This gluten-free recipe is a MUST-TRY for any food lover.

#4 Taiwanese Deep Fried Sweet Potato Balls (3 Ingredients!)

This sweet and popular dessert is considered a staple Taiwanese night-market dish that everyone loves – Deep Fried Sweet Potato Donut holes is a MUST TRY for anyone with a sweet tooth!

This treat is crispy on the outside and insanely soft and chewy on the inside, giving it that coveted QQ texture. All you need to make this dessert is 3 simple ingredients – yam, sweet potato flour, and sugar; THAT’S IT!

This is a gluten-free dessert that will be sure to please anyone with a sweet tooth, so give it a try!

#5

This iconic Taiwanese dish is one of my favorite recipes from my Night Market Food Series. This authentic Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken is my go-to specialty recipe that I make whenever I have guests.

Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside; this will be the best Taiwanese popcorn chicken recipe you will ever try!

Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken is a staple snack found at every Night Market in Taiwan. You may also find this popular dish at many restaurants or bubble tea shops.

Although this recipe may seem intimidating to make at first, I am confident you will find it super easy with accessible ingredients. I included all my secret tips to guarantee your Taiwanese Fried Chicken tastes better than any found in restaurants.

#6 Shrimp Pancake (20 minutes only!)

This healthy, delicious, and easy to make Shrimp Pancake recipe is a dish you must try!

These gluten-free, hand-chopped appetizers take less than 20 minutes to make, and are perfect for any dinner gathering/special occasion. This recipe is heavily inspired by the shrimp dumplings you find at dim-sum restaurants. I love how the filling is super juicy and savory and absolutely packed with shrimp!

Be sure to make this appetizer the next time you are hosting a dinner, this crowd-pleasing dish will have people of all ages savoring it long after the event is over!

This post is all about the best Gluten-Free Asian Recipes fit for any occasion.

Here are three of my FAVORITE ingredients that are perfect for these Gluten-Free Asian Recipes:

I hope you give some of these recipes a try and tell me which was your favorite!

6 Gluten-Free Asian Recipes You MUST TRY - Tiffy Cooks (2024)

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Which Chinese dishes are gluten-free? ›

Chinese Dining: Gluten-Free.
Steamed Chicken/Shrimp or Seafood: Chicken, shrimp, or seafood usually steamed with.
Egg Drop Soup: Beaten eggs in boiled chicken broth with condiments (pepper, scallions)
Fried Rice: White rice, egg, scallions, carrots, and usually meat, pork, or tofu.

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What Asian noodles are gluten-free? ›

Rice Noodles. Yes, most rice noodles are gluten-free because they contain rice flour and water, although as always, please check the ingredients, just in case. ...
Soba Noodles. Warning! ...
Shirataki Noodles. Shirataki noodles are made from konjac starch, a Japanese root vegetable. ...
Kelp Noodles. ...
Brown Rice Noodles.

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Does hoisin sauce have gluten? ›

It depends. Traditional hoisin sauce recipes are gluten-free, but today most commercially available hoisin sauces are made with wheat, either to thicken the sauce or in added soy sauce. If you have celiac disease, only eat hoisin sauce labeled gluten-free.

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Are Chinese fried dumplings gluten-free? ›

Dumplings (especially Chinese ones) are usually wrapped in a wheat dough. If you are gluten-free, be cautious; the dough used for making crystal shrimp dumplings (har gow) contains wheat starch in addition to tapioca flour. The batter used to make rice noodle rolls (cheong fun) sometimes contain wheat starch too.

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Does Chinese fried rice have gluten? ›

Yes, usually Chinese fried rice has gluten in it. The gluten is found in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce. What is this? Traditional soy sauce is naturally gluten free since it is made from fermented soy.

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Is there gluten in lo mein? ›

Lo mein is not usually gluten free. Even if the sauce is thickened with gluten free cornstarch, like many are, conventional soy sauce is made with wheat, so it's not gluten free. Of course, this recipe for gluten free lo mein is made with tamari or gluten free soy sauce, and rice noodles or other gluten free noodles.

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Does gnocchi have gluten? ›

While the primary ingredient in gnocchi is potatoes, flour is typically used as a binder in traditional gnocchi so this makes them definitely NOT gluten-free. However, if you need to eat gluten-free and you love gnocchi, not all hope is lost!

Does pad thai have gluten? ›

Pad Thai is usually gluten-free, but not always. Pad Thai traditionally uses rice noodles (which are gluten-free), but some restaurants use soy-sauce (which may contain wheat) and sometimes fish sauce is added to pad thai (and a few brands of fish sauce contain wheat).

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Can you eat Chinese if gluten-free? ›

Hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce and wheat noodles all contain gluten and should be avoided. Noodles used in takeways such as egg noodles or ramen noodles contain wheat and are unsafe for coeliacs. Rice noodles are a safe alternative! Seitan is often used to make mock meat dishes, and it is not gluten free.

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Are there gluten-free Chinese noodles? ›

Tapioca noodles – Southeast Asian noodles made from tapioca starch. These translucent, chewy noodles are good in soups or stir fries. Tofu or soy bean curd noodles – Chinese “noodles” made from pressed tofu.

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Does Yum Yum sauce have gluten? ›

Natural & gluten-free.

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Why can't celiacs eat soy sauce? ›

Most soy sauces contain gluten

The sauce is typically made by combining soy and crushed wheat and allowing the two to ferment for several days in a salty brine containing mold cultures (2). Therefore, most soy sauces contain gluten from the wheat. However, one variety called tamari is often naturally gluten-free.

Does tahini have gluten? ›

Tahini. Tahini, which is a paste made from ground sesame seeds, is typically gluten-free. Sesame seeds themselves do not contain gluten, so pure tahini made solely from sesame seeds and oil should not contain any gluten.

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Does kimchi sauce have gluten? ›

Does Kimchi Contain Gluten? As already mentioned, kimchi is generally gluten-free; however, this largely depends on the ingredients used in preparing it. Thus, your store-bought or homemade kimchi can have gluten in it.

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Does chow mein have gluten in it? ›

Chow Mein is traditionally made with wheat noodles, so if you are out a restaurant it is extremely likely that chow mein would NOT be gluten-free. However, if you're making chow mein at home there is at least one brand of gluten-free chow mein noodles available.

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Can you get gluten-free food in China? ›

When buying gluten-free snacks in China, you might find it hard to read the labels and figure out if anything (other than the obvious: rice, rice noodles, fruits, vegetables, etc) is gluten-free. Bigger cities will have more western markets or organic stores that may stock imported gluten-free food with English labels.

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What Chinese rice is gluten-free? ›

Even Asian or sticky rice, also called “glutinous rice,” is gluten-free, despite its name. In this case, the “glutinous” term refers to the sticky nature of the rice and not the gluten protein found in wheat, barley and rye.

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6 Gluten-Free Asian Recipes You MUST TRY - Tiffy Cooks (2024)