These Asian breakfast dishes are exactly what you need if you’re seeking for something to shake up your usual morning routine and give you a fresh start each day. These simple recipes can help you break out of your routine of eating cold cereal and oatmeal, which is something that happens to all of us at some point.
This collection of Asian breakfast dishes has everything you could possibly need to shake up your typical morning routine, from easy crepes with eggs and onions to buttery roti and a recipe for okonomiyaki.
Easy Asian Breakfast Recipes
1. Easy Bacon Fried Rice (Breakfast Fried Rice)
At the very least once every week, you can count on getting this Easy Bacon Fried Rice from me. It is one of my favorite things to make as a quick and simple breakfast that is packed with SO MUCH flavor, or even as a quick lunch utilizing rice that has been left over from the night before. Then finish it off with a beautiful fried egg flavored with chile and garlic, and some crunchy almonds.
To accompany the bacon fried rice, serve a fried egg on top (I like to cook my eggs in oil infused with chile and garlic) as well as roasted peanuts. Don’t forget to finish it off with a few drops of sesame oil as well!
2. Bacon, Egg, And Cheese Breakfast Ramen
The “Ermagherd, I’m traveling to New York City, and I need to know where to eat!!!” letters are among my favorites to get from readers. Because there is nothing that gets me more excited than talking about food (and a shameless plug: Top 10 Foods You Have To Eat In NYC if you are coming to New York City any time soon), one of my favorite things to do when responding to someone’s email is to make it significantly longer than they had anticipated.
To prepare eggs in a manner that is similar to a soft-boil, bring a kettle of water to a boil. Reduce the heat to a quick simmer, and then gently place the eggs into the water. Cook for exactly seven minutes, and then immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath to halt the cooking process for the remaining five minutes. Peel with with care, then cut in half.
3. Potato Pancake (Gamjajeon)
Gamjajeon, also known as Korean Potato Pancakes, are delicious both as a snack and even for breakfast. Learn how to create these simple potato pancakes by frying them in a pan. This dish was created by Asian Inspirations.
Place on plates and accompany with the homemade sauce for Korean pancakes.
4. Quick Chinese Scallion Pancakes (No Kneading)
In only five minutes, you can have these speedy and simple Chinese Scallion Pancakes cooking on the stove top. I’ve taken the process for making pancakes in the American way and changed it so that it can be used to produce pancakes in the Chinese style. One bowl and one frying pan are all that are needed to make these simple pancakes with scallions.
Continue to cook for a further 4–5 minutes, or until the underside is browned. Take off the heat and put on oil-absorbing paper (or a paper towel) to soak up any excess oil that may have accumulated. Proceed with the remaining batter in the same manner. It is possible to speed up the cooking process by using two frying pans at the same time.
5. 15-minute Easy Congee With Chicken & Mushroom (香菇鸡肉粥)
A traditional dish for breakfast, chicken and mushroom congee is both satisfying and flavorful. My recipe offers a speedy alternative to the typical time-consuming approach, allowing the dish to be prepared in only fifteen minutes. There is an adaption available for vegetarians and vegans.
Having said that, you should absolutely consume the congee immediately after it has been cooked since this is the time when the natural aroma of the rice is at its most potent. Rice, on the other hand, has a tendency to lose flavor over time, in contrast to certain other foods in which the flavor becomes more pronounced after being allowed to rest. For this reason, I am likewise opposed to the concept of producing congee out of already-cooked rice.
6. Korean Steamed Egg And Rice – Your New Breakfast Menu
Eggs steamed in a Korean style. It’s definitely up there as one of my all-time favorite egg dishes! If you ask me, this is one meal that every foodie absolutely must to sample. The dish is known as Gyeran-jjim () in its native language of Korean. Gyeran means egg. And the word “jjim” refers to a steamed dish.
Be sure to incorporate the egg curds in a careful manner while the dish is still cooking. You need to scrape in the ingredients from the bottom of the saucepan as well as the edges of the pot. Stop stirring the eggs when they reach around 70 percent doneness, which will appear like runny scrambled eggs. Allow the egg to develop on its own time.
It is highly recommended that you make use of a Ttukbaegi pot because of its thick walls and uniform heat distribution. You may also use a stainless steel pot with a thick bottom if you don’t have access to a Korean market in the area.
7. Tamagoyaki Scramble (Vegan Japanese Scrambled Eggs)
Vegan version of Japanese scrambled eggs prepared with yuba, eggy sauce, and all of the other flavorful flavors that are traditionally included in tamagoaki (Japanese rolled omelette). This tamagoyaki scramble is fantastic served over rice since it is sweet, flavorful, and has a nice, soft texture. The ideal high-protein breakfast that’s also really easy to make!
Put the black salt in at the very end, when the eggs are almost done being cooked, but not quite. This contributes to an increase in the flavor of the egg. After you have completed the first cycle of moving the eggs closer to the center, you shouldn’t stir the egg too much; instead, you should keep it in its current state. Because I want the yolks of my eggs to be just a little bit runny, I’ll remove the pan from the heat as soon as I notice it beginning to gently brown. Use this recipe as a base, and then just add the ingredients of your choice to create a standard vegan tofu scramble!
8. Chinese Chive Pies or Pockets (韭菜盒子, Vegan Recipe)
These Chinese Chive Pies or Pockets, as they are sometimes known, are what I like to refer to as large dumplings since they are stuffed with Chinese chives, vermicelli or bean thread noodles, and other veggies. These are just tempting and bring to mind my passion for the pan-fried buns I had in Taipei, but in the form of a pie or dumpling. It has a highly crunchy outside, while the dough on the interior is really chewy. Personally, I believe that using dough that has been freshly produced makes a HUGE difference.
After the pies have been baked, place them in a container that won’t let air in and store them in the refrigerator for up to five days. You may either re-fry them in a skillet with a little bit of water or toast them in the oven at a low temperature.
Frozen: place the baked pies on a tray and freeze them for five to six hours, or until the crust is firm. Make sure there is enough room between them to prevent them from adhering together. After that, place them in bags or containers that are suitable for the freezer. To reheat them from frozen, just pan-fry them on a skillet with a splash of water before covering the pan. There is no need to defrost them first. You also have the option of wrapping them in a moist paper towel and microwaving them on high until they are completely cooked through (around 1 minute).
9. Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Frittata
This straightforward low-carb frittata with ham, broccoli, and slices of cheddar cheese is the ideal (and speedy) alternative for breakfast or brunch when you’re trying to watch your carbohydrate intake. Excellent for catering to a large group!
This frittata with ham may be stored in the refrigerator for approximately three to four days. Simply make sure that the leftovers are stored in a container that can seal air out. You may reheat something by placing it in the microwave, the oven, or the toaster oven for a few minutes and then serving it.
10. Easy Chinese Tomato Eggs
The Chinese Tomato Eggs are as easy to make as they are unexpected, and they are excellent for any meal of the day, including breakfast, lunch, or supper.
Place the eggs back in the pan and give them a thorough shake. Taste it, and add salt to it as you see fit. To be served hot.
Healthy Asian Breakfast Recipes
11. Congee (Rice Porridge)
Congee with tempeh, edamame, and pak choi is a savory morning meal that you will like if you like savory breakfast foods. The delicious rice porridge known as congee originates in Asia and has widespread popularity across the continent. Don’t pass up the opportunity to indulge in this nutritious Asian comfort meal!
Absolutely, you’re able to store it safely for the night. On the other hand, you need to put it in the refrigerator as quickly as you can after preparing it. After allowing it to cool for a while, transfer the contents to containers that are airtight and then store them in the refrigerator.
12. Vegetable Congee (Gf, Vegan)
Congee made with vegetables makes for a hearty and reassuring breakfast option. This recipe for vegan congee is not only healthful but also tasty and simple to prepare. You can easily prepare this dish on a morning when you have some more time on your hands, or you can prepare it the night before and simply reheat it in the morning.
This congee may be prepared the night before, covered, and stored in the refrigerator until the following day. When I begin to prepare supper, I frequently start a pot of this dish at the same time. In this manner, the congee can be prepared, allowed to cool, and then stored in the refrigerator before going to bed. You might also try having some congee for dinner and then eating the leftovers for breakfast the next day. Just bring the congee back up to temperature in the morning before serving.
13. Chinese Steamed Egg – Silky Smooth Custard
A delicious and nutritious option for breakfast, Chinese Steamed Eggs are also sometimes referred to as Chinese Steamed Egg Custard. Discover the Chinese method for steaming eggs, as well as other helpful hints and techniques. This is a simple meal that can be made in less than a quarter of an hour, and it is a novel approach to having steamed eggs for breakfast.
Eggs and water are the simplest ingredients to combine, but this also implies that there is less room for error at each successive stage. I have a few tips that I want to share with you so that you may make the very finest Chinese steamed egg dish that you possibly can.
14. Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Dumplings
To enjoy bacon, eggs, and cheese in a new and exciting way, try stuffing them into some crispy dumplings. You won’t regret it. This can be done quickly and easily in an air fryer, but if you prefer to use the oven, I have instructions for that as well. On your next trip to the grocery store, just remember to pick up a pack of gyoza or wonton wrappers. (Unless, that is, you already have some, you fortunate creature…)
Place the dumplings in a single layer into the air fryer. (If any of them won’t fit, put the others aside for the next round.) Set temperature to 375 degrees (or the nearest degree). Cook for five minutes, or until it reaches a golden brown and a crispy consistency.
15. Japanese Cucumber Salad (Sunomono)
The Japanese Cucumber Salad, also known as Sunomono, is a crisp salad that is commonly served as a side dish with a variety of dishes, including Asian dishes, burgers, and sandwiches. These delicious sweet and sour pickled cucumbers are a great addition to a balanced diet.
It is not recommended to make this more than a few hours in advance since the cucumbers will be at their crunchiest after that amount of time has passed. You will still be able to enjoy the leftovers the next day, but the salad is at its peak freshness on the day it was made.
16. Tamagoyaki- Reshape Your Breakfast, Your Fry Pan, And Your Body With These Japanese Rolled Omelettes
Are you getting tired of eating the same eggs for breakfast every day? Do you wish you could switch things up a little bit? Are you searching for something completely fresh to get your day started? Would you be interested in a nutritious breakfast that is enjoyable to eat, keeps you feeling full throughout the morning, and presents a new and enjoyable task to learn how to prepare?
Eggs do not often raise blood cholesterol levels or the risk of developing heart or vascular disease in most persons.
Eggs, in contrast to cereal and toast, pair particularly well with many types of produce. It is strongly recommended by professionals that one portion of veggies be consumed with each meal.
Additionally, eggs may be purchased for a reasonable price.
17. Folded Kimbap
Folded Kimbap (Korean Tortilla Hack). A recipe for making two wonderful variants of Korean kimbap, one using mayonnaise and the other using either tuna or spam with eggs. Both are fairly simple to prepare at home and have a tantalizing flavor profile in their own right. Delicious for breakfast, lunch, supper, and even as a snack in between!
First and foremost, make sure not to overfill it. Now, I know it’s tempting to load that kimbap to your heart’s content in order to either use up the fillings or fulfill that tummy, but if you do so, it’s going to be very tough to fold your kimbap in a clean manner. I’m sorry for the confusion! Therefore, a very thin coating of each topping is sufficient.
18. Easiest Ever Healthy Thai Peanut Noodles
I turn to this recipe for the Easiest Ever Healthy Thai Peanut Noodles whenever I’m in the need for something spicy and cozy that won’t derail my efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
You may adjust the level of spiciness of the sauce to your liking by adding more or less hot sauce to it.
This sauce is wonderful and can be used on a variety of foods, including salads and poultry. It may be stored for up to one week in the refrigerator, and it also freezes quite nicely.
19. Rice Noodle Rolls Cheung Fun
Cheung Fun are rice noodle rolls. Cheung Fun. Steamed rolls of rice noodles that are soft and chewy, topped with scallions, sesame seeds, and soy sauce. A mouthwatering delicacy that is typically offered for dim sum and is quite popular. A dish that is easy to prepare at home and is satisfying to eat. It works as well as a breakfast or lunch dish, as well as a side dish. It may also be stuffed with meat, shrimp, scallions, or eggs on occasion. Typically served with either soy sauce, peanut butter, or hoisin sauce, or sometimes with all three sauces combined into one.
Check to see that the bamboo steamer or wired rack that your tray is sitting on is level. Because of this, the rolling process will either be very easy or very tough. Because if the batter pools in one location, making that section of the roll thicker, you will end up with an undercooked roll that has a highly starchy taste, and it will make it more difficult to roll.
20. 15-Minute Meal-Prep Salmon and Asparagus in Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus that Takes Only 5 Minutes to Prepare – This simple meal preparation of salmon with garlic butter and asparagus is an excellent approach to ease yourself into a healthier way of life. A dish consisting of flaky salmon cooked in a garlic butter sauce and served with asparagus is a simple low-carb dinner that can be ready in about 15 minutes. This recipe is ideal for your weekly meal preparation because it requires very little time and effort. If you are new to the practice of meal planning, please look through our meal-prep archives to discover a wide variety of other delectable meal-prep recipe ideas that we have to offer.
To finish it off, add the drained and blanched asparagus and toss it for two minutes while it’s cooking. Reintroduce the salmon to the pan and warm it for an additional minute.
Vegan Asian Breakfast Recipes
21. Vegan Yachaejeon (Korean Vegetable Pancakes)
I’m back with yet another recipe for a Korean pancake, and this time it’s for Yachaejeon, which literally translates to “Korean Vegetable Pancakes.”
Making a lot of pancakes at once is one of my favorite things to do. I place the cooked pancakes in a container with a tight-fitting lid or wrap them in aluminum foil before placing them in the refrigerator for storage for one to two weeks. To reheat the pancakes, I just pan fried them on a skillet for three to four minutes on each side, or until they are crisp. You may also choose to reheat them in the oven or the toaster.
22. The Easy Vegan Dan Bing 蛋餅 (Egg Crepe) You Need
The iconic Taiwanese morning snack known as egg crepe served as the inspiration for this vegan take on the dish known as Dan Bing, or (Dàn bng). There is also Ji Dan Bing, written as, which is another excellent meal served for breakfast in China and is frequently comprised of You Tiao (fried dough).
Applying pressure to the wrapper with the back of the spatula will ensure that it adheres to the egg mixture. Continue to cook for another thirty seconds, turn, and then continue cooking for another thirty seconds. When you are done, roll out the dan bing and then cut it into the size you want. To finish, sprinkle the dish with toasted sesame seeds and serve with hoisin sauce or kimlan sauce.
23. Vegan Tofu Scramble Kale Fried Rice
Vegan flavorful Fried rice made with kale and scrambled tofu that has the flavor of traditional egg fried rice from Asia but is more healthier. Friends, this dish of gluten-free vegan fried rice is loaded with protein from vegetarian tofu, and the rice itself does not contain any gluten. In addition, a portion of kale, which is rich in calcium and other nutrients, making this a filling meatless lunch that is ideal for beginning the week on an extremely healthy note.
This bowl of kale fried rice, when made without meat, is low in oil, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan, in addition to being loaded with the beneficial nutrients that come from kale. Enjoy a bowlful today!
24. Congee (Rice Porridge)
Congee with tempeh, edamame, and pak choi is a savory morning meal that you will like if you like savory breakfast foods. The delicious rice porridge known as congee originates in Asia and has widespread popularity across the continent. Don’t pass up the opportunity to indulge in this nutritious Asian comfort meal!
If the consistency of your congee is too thick, just add additional water that has been brought to a boil to it. Congee can also be prepared in a sweet form by using dried fruits like raisins and dates, in addition to some brown sugar.
25. Vegan Mongolian Noodles And Veggies Stir Fry In Spicy Soy Ginger Sauce
What about non-Italian pasta? Without tomatoes or cream. Olive oil and herbs-free. Something robust and spicy for the rain. Vegan Mongolian noodles and vegetables in spicy soy ginger sauce for dinner tonight. Easy spaghetti evenings are a family favorite. They’ll only eat vegetables with spaghetti.
This stir fry may be made ahead, like others. Chopped vegetables can be refrigerated. Same goes for noodles, which may be boiled al dente, oiled, and refrigerated for 3 days. On hectic nights, mix everything together and dinner is ready in 5 minutes.
Simple Asian Breakfast Recipes
26. Chinese Donuts
You will only need three ingredients to prepare these simple donuts that are inspired by Chinese cuisine. They are light as air, golden in color, and dusted with sugar, and they have the same flavor as the ones you get at your go-to Asian buffet.
Place the doughnuts on a dish that has been lined with paper towels. After putting the sugar in a bowl, proceed to coat the heated donuts in the sugar before serving. Repeat the process with the remaining dough, and consume the finished product while it is still warm.
27. Chinese Family Breakfast Pancake
Only three potatoes and three onions are needed! Making a Chinese Family Breakfast Pancake is a breeze, as it takes very little time. In contrast to traditional American pancakes, they require the addition of whipped cream and jam. You are in for a treat with this Chinese Family Breakfast Pancake because it has a flavor that will blow your mind. I like food of Chinese origin.
Peel the potatoes, shred them using a grater, and then place them in the water. Doing so will prevent the potatoes from oxidizing and turning a darker color. After giving the potatoes two washes in water, place them on a piece of gauze, press out as much water as possible, and then place the potatoes in a dish.
28. Asian Breakfast Skillet
Your day is sure to get off to a “cracking” start if you start it with these ridiculously delicious breakfast eggs with bursts of spicy pork. The ideal fuel for a weekend spent doing nothing in particular.
Return the pan to the stove and set the heat to medium-high (keep the sausage fat in the pan). When the butter has melted, add the eggs, and then add the butter. Cook over low heat until the egg whites have solidified and the yolk has reached the desired doneness. Place the pepper pork and the Chinese sausage on top of the rice. Pepper should be sprinkled all over, and spring onions should be sprinkled on top. Toast with butter should be served alongside.
29. Spicy Tuna Onigiri
Spicy Tuna Onigiri. Rice balls encased in roasted seaweed and packed with a savory and spicy mayonnaise and tuna filling. A straightforward and satiating snack, breakfast, or speedy supper that can be eaten on the go. Delicious and perfect for picnics as well!
You should leave the roasted seaweed sheets in the packaging until you are ready to use them to wrap the rice ball. Then you should pull them out. This will prevent the sheet from becoming wet as a result of it absorbing the moisture that is present in the air. But to tell you the truth, once you have adhered the seaweed wrapping to the rice triangle, it will go mushy anyhow if you are not fast to consume it (ahem foodies who like to snap photographs of their food). It won’t be grossly wet, but neither will it be bone-dry and crisp. On the other hand, if you consume it right away, you shouldn’t have any problems!
30. Bulgogi Beef Triangle Kimbap
Bulgogi Beef Triangle Kimbap. Korean ground beef seasoned with bulgogi and wrapped in rice with a layer of seaweed for a crunch. Uncomplicated, scrumptious, substantial, and utterly gratifying. It’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, a picnic, or a lunch that you can whip up quickly and take on the move!
Form the rice into a ball, making sure that the filling does not show through. It’s possible that the filling has to be pressed into the middle. After you have created a spherical, proceed to flatten it down a little bit. Then, mold the object into the shape of a triangle by forming an L-shape with your index finger, middle finger, and thumb.