Want to know what some of the best Gluten-Free Asian Recipes are?
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.
#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 love to cook, I love to eat, and I love sharing what I love with the world. I was born in Taiwan, a country with some of the best street food in the world. When I think back to my childhood, I remember all the fantastic restaurants my dad brought me to when I was young.
I love to cook, I love to eat, and I love sharing what I love with the world. I was born in Taiwan, a country with some of the best street food in the world. When I think back to my childhood, I remember all the fantastic restaurants my dad brought me to when I was young.
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.
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. ...
Wheat and rice are the major and preferred sources of staple foods. Barley is also widely used in the region and maize has become common in some areas as well. Bread is a universal staple, eaten in one form or another by all classes and groups practically at every meal.
General Tso Chicken – According to Grubhub, this sweet fried chicken dish is the most popular Chinese food in America. It's also unhealthy, considering that it is deep-fried and the recipe demands tons of sugar.
In general, avoid the following foods if you have celiac disease: Cereals, breads, or other grain products that include wheat, rye, barley, or oats. This includes white or whole-wheat flour (including cookies, crackers, cakes, and most other baked goods), semolina, couscous, bread crumbs, most pastas, and malt.
Surprisingly, a gluten-free diet is similar to a traditionally healthy diet—few fancy foods are required. "Fill up your plate with naturally wholesome gluten-free foods, such as vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, seeds, fish and lean meat," says Begun.
If you avoid gluten, there are plenty of foods you can choose from to ensure you're eating a well-balanced diet. Many whole foods are naturally gluten-free, including fruits, vegetables, legumes, certain whole grains, dairy products, and oils, as well as fresh meat, fish, and poultry.
Place rice over a pot of rapidly simmering water (don't allow water to touch sieve) and steam, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove lid and flip rice over. Continue steaming, covered, for 10 minutes, until rice is translucent and glossy. Taste to make sure rice is completely cooked; it may take up to 10 minutes more.
Should you salt the eggplants? Chinese eggplants taste sweeter and less bitter than other types of eggplant so this step isn't necessary. However, if they are off-season (in winter) eggplants might taste more bitter. Salting them will help remove the bitter flavor.
Ching-He Huang MBE is an International Emmy nominated, Award winning TV chef & cookery author who has become an ambassador of Chinese cooking around the world. Ching received an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours 2020 list, for services to The Culinary Arts.
Rice is gluten free, as are products derived from rice. Check if rice noodles are available instead of wheat noodles, and if spring rolls can be made using rice paper. Plain tofu is naturally gluten free - check with the restaurant or takeway if it has been marinaded or contains flavouring first.
Of course, every Vietnamese hotel offers traditional Vietnamese breakfast items that are naturally gluten free including congee, pho, shrimp spring rolls, Vietnamese soups and banh chung- a sticky rice cake wrapped in banana leaf and packed with fatty pork and mung bean.
While not all Chinese food is gluten-free, many dishes are safe to eat. Some popular gluten-free Chinese dishes include rice noodles, steamed vegetables, and stir-fried chicken or shrimp. Always ask your server about ingredients and preparation methods to avoid cross-contamination.
Is Soy Sauce Gluten-Free? Regular soy sauce is not gluten-free. Wheat is a primary ingredient in soy sauce, which surprises many people who are new to gluten-free diet. There are several gluten-free soy sauce options available that use rice instead of wheat.
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