Southeast Asian
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Browse 110 Southeast Asian recipes with ingredients, cooking steps, timings, and practical kitchen notes.

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Indonesian · 30 min

Authentic Mie Goreng

A classic Indonesian street food dish featuring savory stir-fried egg noodles tossed with a sweet and salty glaze, crisp vegetables, and a mix of proteins.

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Vietnamese · 5 min

Avocado Smoothie (Sinh Tố Bơ)

A rich, velvety, and incredibly creamy Vietnamese beverage made with ripe buttery avocados and sweetened condensed milk.

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Intermediate

Indonesian · 1 hr

Ayam Goreng (Indonesian Fried Chicken)

A classic Southeast Asian delicacy featuring chicken simmered in an aromatic spice paste before being deep-fried to a crispy, golden-brown finish.

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Intermediate

Vietnamese · 1 hr

Bánh Bèo (Vietnamese Steamed Savory Rice Cakes)

Elegant and delicate Vietnamese steamed rice cakes topped with fluffy toasted shrimp, fragrant scallion oil, and crispy pork rinds, served with a signature sweet and tangy dipping sauce.

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Intermediate

Vietnamese · 1 hr

Bánh Bột Lọc (Vietnamese Clear Shrimp and Pork Dumplings)

A classic Vietnamese snack featuring chewy, translucent tapioca skins filled with savory caramelized pork belly and tender shrimp, served with green onion oil and a sweet-spicy dipping sauce.

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Intermediate

Vietnamese · 1 hr

Bánh Cuốn (Vietnamese Steamed Rice Rolls)

Delicate, thin, and translucent steamed rice sheets filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground pork and earthy wood ear mushrooms, topped with crispy fried shallots and served with a tangy lime-based dipping sauce.

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Intermediate

Vietnamese · 1 hr 30 min

Bánh Da Lợn (Vietnamese Steamed Layer Cake)

A popular Vietnamese dessert known for its chewy, gelatinous texture and beautiful alternating layers of bright green pandan and creamy yellow mung bean paste.

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Intermediate

Vietnamese · 45 min

Bánh Flan (Vietnamese Caramel Custard)

A silky-smooth, creamy Vietnamese custard topped with a delicate layer of amber caramel sauce, known for its melt-in-the-mouth texture.

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Vietnamese · 20 min

Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich)

A quintessential Vietnamese street food featuring a crusty baguette filled with savory pork, creamy pâté, crisp pickled vegetables, and aromatic fresh herbs.

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Vietnamese · 20 min

Bánh Tráng Trộn (Vietnamese Mixed Rice Paper)

A popular and addictive Vietnamese street food snack featuring chewy rice paper strips tossed with savory jerky, tart green mango, aromatic Vietnamese coriander, and a spicy, tangy dressing.

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Intermediate

Vietnamese · 50 min

Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese Sizzling Crepes)

A classic Vietnamese street food staple. These savory, golden-hued rice flour crepes are filled with succulent shrimp, thin slices of pork, and crisp bean sprouts. Served wrapped in lettuce leaves with fresh aromatic herbs and dipped in a tangy fish sauce.

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Intermediate

Indonesian · 4 hr

Beef Rendang

A legendary slow-cooked Indonesian dry curry, celebrated for its complex depth of flavor. Beef is simmered for hours in a rich mixture of coconut milk and a vibrant spice paste until the liquid is fully absorbed, resulting in incredibly tender meat coated in an intensely aromatic, caramelized sauce.

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Intermediate

Indonesian · 1 hr 5 min

Bubur Ayam (Indonesian Chicken Congee)

A comforting and savory Indonesian rice porridge topped with shredded chicken, crispy fried shallots, aromatic green onions, and sweet soy sauce. This traditional breakfast staple is perfect for a cozy morning or as a soothing meal.

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Indonesian · 1 hr

Bubur Kacang Hijau

A comforting and creamy Southeast Asian sweet porridge made with tender mung beans, aromatic pandan leaves, and rich coconut milk.

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Intermediate

Vietnamese · 3 hr 30 min

Bún bò Huế

A deeply fragrant and spicy Central Vietnamese noodle soup featuring a rich beef and pork broth, lemongrass, and thick rice vermicelli, balanced with fresh herbs and lime.

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Intermediate

Vietnamese · 1 hr

Bún Chả (Vietnamese Grilled Pork with Rice Noodles)

A quintessential Hanoi street food staple featuring smoky grilled pork patties and sliced pork belly served in a warm, tangy dipping sauce with fresh rice vermicelli and a mountain of herbs.

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Intermediate

Vietnamese · 1 hr 30 min

Bún Riêu

A vibrant and flavorful Vietnamese noodle soup featuring a tangy tomato broth, delicate crab and pork clusters, and silky rice vermicelli.

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Intermediate

Vietnamese · 1 hr 35 min

Bún Thịt Nướng (Vietnamese Grilled Pork with Vermicelli)

A vibrant and refreshing Vietnamese noodle bowl featuring smoky, lemongrass-marinated grilled pork, chilled rice vermicelli, crisp fresh herbs, and a tangy Nước Chấm dressing.

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Intermediate

Vietnamese · 50 min

Cá Kho Tộ (Vietnamese Caramelized Fish in a Clay Pot)

A quintessential Vietnamese comfort dish featuring thick fish steaks braised in a savory, sweet, and peppery caramel sauce, traditionally prepared in a clay pot for deep flavor development.

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Easy

Vietnamese · 1 hr

Cháo Gà (Vietnamese Chicken Congee)

A silky, comforting Southeast Asian rice porridge slow-cooked in a fragrant chicken ginger broth and topped with shredded chicken and fresh herbs.

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Intermediate

Vietnamese · 1 hr 30 min

Chicken Pho (Phở Gà)

A fragrant, soul-warming Vietnamese noodle soup featuring a clear, aromatic chicken broth, silky rice noodles, and tender shredded chicken, topped with fresh herbs.

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Intermediate

Vietnamese · 3 hr 30 min

Classic Beef Phở (Phở Bò)

A fragrant, deeply flavored Vietnamese noodle soup featuring a clear, aromatic beef broth, tender rice noodles, and thinly sliced beef, served with an abundance of fresh herbs and garnishes.

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Singaporean · 30 min

Classic Singaporean Curry Laksa

A fragrant, rich, and spicy coconut-based noodle soup featuring succulent shrimp, absorbent tofu puffs, and silky rice noodles. This iconic Southeast Asian dish balances heat with creamy coconut milk and fresh herbs.

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Thai · 10 min

Coconut Milkshake (Nam Maphrao Pan)

A creamy, refreshing Thai-style blended drink made with the meat and water of a fresh young coconut, sweetened with condensed milk and syrup.

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