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

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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 taste just as good as their gluten-filled alternatives. #1 Salt and Pepper Tofu (Extra Crispy) #2 Stir-Fried Garlic Green Beans (3 Ingredients ONLY!) #3 Crispy Spicy Garlic Tofu (20 minutes!) #4 Taiwanese Deep Fried Sweet Potato Balls (3 Ingredients!) #5 #6 Shrimp Pancake (20 minutes only!) This post is all about the best Gluten-Free Asian Recipes fit for any occasion. FAQs References

Want to know what some of the best Gluten-Free Asian Recipes are?

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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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What are gluten-free Asian foods? ›

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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Is Tiffy Cooks Chinese? ›

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.

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What is the history of Asian cuisine? ›

Asian Cuisine History

Asian cooking originated in 3000 B.C when the earliest agriculture, with one of the primary Asian and Indian civilisations, was discovered. Throughout history, traces of European influence in Asian cuisine have been found due to the colonisation of the Europeans in some countries in the southeast.

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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.

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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What is the most consumed food in Asia? ›

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.

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Which country has the best food in the world? ›

Italy. #1 in Has great food. #15 in Best Countries Overall. ...
Spain. #2 in Has great food. #17 in Best Countries Overall. ...
Mexico. #3 in Has great food. #33 in Best Countries Overall. ...
France. #4 in Has great food. ...
Greece. #5 in Has great food. ...
Thailand. #6 in Has great food. ...
Turkey. #7 in Has great food. ...
Portugal. #8 in Has great food.

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Do Asian sauces have gluten? ›

Chinese yellow or brown bean sauces usually contain wheat as a thickener. Substitute with a gluten-free hatcho miso paste made only from soybeans. If you like it spicy, Yeo's brand hot bean sauce is gluten-free; but it contains MSG. Or you could mix miso with a chili paste like sambal oelek.

Are pad Thai noodles gluten-free? ›

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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Is most Japanese food gluten-free? ›

Unfortunately Japanese food is also rife with wheat, using considerable amounts of soy sauce, barley, and wheat flour, and even basic sushi rice often includes a grain-based vinegar that blends barley malt or wheat with rice vinegar, which is a no-go for celiacs.

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Does soy sauce have gluten? ›

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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