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

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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:

  1. Gluten-Free Soy Sauce
  2. Rice Flour
  3. Sweet Potato Starch Powder
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)

FAQs

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.

Is Lo Mein gluten-free? ›

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.

Are Asian rice noodles gluten-free? ›

1. 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. You will find it in most supermarkets as they are traditional in Asian recipes.

Can celiacs eat Chinese curry? ›

Things to watch out for are, seasoning mixes for example curry blends or powders as they may have gluten containing ingredients or may contain statement. Also on the "need to check" list should be curry pastes or jarred curry sauces and if you're using meats that have been marinated or had ingredients added to them.

Do Chinese dumplings have gluten? ›

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.

Why is hoisin sauce not gluten-free? ›

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.

Is chicken fried rice from the Chinese gluten-free? ›

Most Chinese takeout fried rice contains gluten because they usually use cheap soy sauce and possibly fish sauce and oyster sauce, which all contain gluten.

Does Yum Yum sauce have gluten? ›

Natural & gluten-free.

Does miso soup have gluten? ›

Most miso paste—the main ingredient in miso soup—is gluten free because the koji used is made with rice. But some miso paste, such as mugi miso, uses koji made with barley. And some packaged miso soup may also contain wheat gluten to give it body.

Is there gluten free udon? ›

Our Organic Brown Udon Rice Noodles are made gluten-free by replacing wheat with organic brown rice. These popular Japanese-style noodles are plump and toothsome with a mild nutty taste.

Does pad thai have gluten in it? ›

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).

Does soba have gluten? ›

Soba is Japanese for buckwheat, which is a nutritious, grain-like seed that's gluten-free and — despite its name — unrelated to wheat. Soba noodles can be made solely of buckwheat flour and water, but more commonly also contain wheat flour and sometimes added salt.

Is ORZO gluten-free? ›

Orzo is not a gluten-free food. Orzo is made from wheat semolina flour, which contains gluten. Because orzo is made intentionally to resemble rice (which is gluten-free), people will sometimes mistake it for Italian arborio rice, particularly if it's been cooked al dente (firm to the bite).

Does couscous have gluten? ›

No, couscous is not gluten-free.

Despite its rice-like appearance, couscous is made from semolina, which is a granule of durum wheat. Therefore, it is not gluten-free. Couscous is commonly mistaken for being gluten-free.

What Indian dishes are gluten-free? ›

  • Indian Dining: Gluten-Free. ...
  • Vegetable Pakoras: Deep fried fritters made of stir-fried vegetables, onions, and seasonings, ...
  • Chicken/Tofu/Shrimp Tikka or Tandoori: Marinated (spices and yogurt) chicken/tofu/shrimp. ...
  • Palaak Paneer: Diced homemade cheese cooked with spinach, butter, cream, and spices.

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.

Does Chinese rice have gluten? ›

Rice itself is gluten-free. However soy sauce which is ubiquitous in most fried rice dishes, is usually made with wheat, which contains gluten. The process of making the soy sauce breaks down the gluten, but the components are still there.

Has curry sauce got gluten in? ›

As I know traditionally the curry sauce recipes don't contain wheat/gluten, and the store bought curries are always safe.

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