Enter your email & we’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from us every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Hurry the Food Up. I was cooking our vegan chickpea curry with a friend and we argued about spices the whole time. But when we sat down to eat, we realized we had something truly special on our hands. I’m pretty sure that there’s something on this list of vegan Asian recipes that will make you feel the way I did about that curry (and if not here, then definitely in our vegetarian asian recipes compilation). All this talk of curry might have you thinking of Asian dinner recipes, like cauliflower curry, peanut noodles, or vegan ramen, which you can certainly find below. But we’ve gone one step further to cover Asian lunch ideas (mostly in the form of Asian salads), like Asian cucumber salad and brussel sprout salad. We’ve even thrown in some exciting sides and dips, like baba ganoush.
But these vegan Asian recipes are too spicy!
If you’re not a big spice fan, don’t worry! We promise that not all of these recipes are spicy, like the vegan sushi recipe. That being said, Asian cuisine does tend towards spicier dishes, than, say German cuisine. That means that some of these recipes pack a delicious punch. (If you do choose a spicy recipe, you can always include a little less spice than the recipe asks for, we won’t tell!) The good news is that spicy food can be good for you! Spices speed up your metabolism and combat inflammation. In fact, spices might even fight tumours and make you live longer. That’s right! A steaming bowl of vegan curry might actually extend your life! So if you choose an option off this list of vegan Asian recipes that has you sniffling from the spice, just remember how much good those spices might be doing for your body. Bonus: healthy, tasty and mega nutritious, can be stored for a while in the fridge Vegan Chickpea Curry. Our awesome vegan take on the insanely popular dish. Ridiculously tasty and nutritious – just look at all that protein, fibre and iron. Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: OccasionallyEggsBonus: spicy, savory and surprisingly easy! This simple vegan yellow curry with noodles and coconut milk is made with pantry staples like ginger and turmeric, leaving out any harder to find ingredients for a quick and easy colourful noodle bowl. Packed with veggies and naturally gluten free. Ready in: 45 minutesRecipe by: PlantWellBonus: colourful, delicious, and packed with protein! This crispy vegan orange tofu is so simple to make, low-oil and made with just a few natural ingredients – so much cheaper and tastier than take out! Bonus: creamy, nutty and easy A delicious peanut sauce compliments this fantastic stir fry with simple to follow cooking tips. Beginner friendly and super quick to make! Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: PlantWellBonus: warm, cozy and delicious This delicious homemade vegan miso soup recipe is so flavorful and comforting (if that sounds yummy, try our other low calorie soups!). Made with vegetable broth, veggies and tofu! Ready in: 40 minutesRecipe by: VNutritionBonus: tasty and full of protein This is by far the best Teriyaki Tempeh recipe! Tempeh makes a delicious protein addition to any meal. Think you don’t like tempeh? I thought I didn’t either but try this recipe before you give up on i Bonus: easy, delicious, quick to prepare Delicious Fake Lo Mein. You’ll find all ingredients in a regular supermarket. Just as delicious as the original and ready in only 20 minutes. Ready in: 1 hour 10 minutesRecipe by: Yupit’sVegan!Bonus: tangy and protein packed Take your peanut tofu to the next level! Bake your tofu to crispy perfection, drizzle it with peanut sauce, and top it with tangy pickled shallots and fresh herbs. Ready in: 20 minutesRecipe by: LivingSweetMomentsBonus: quick, easy and full of flavour These easy to make delicious Vegetarian Spicy Sesame Noodles are ready in 20 minutes or less and is the perfect quick night dinner recipe for your family (check out these easy vegetarian meals for more ready in 30 meals!) Bonus: healthy, delicious and full of flavor 🙂 An exciting fusion of Pakistani spices combine with crunchy roasted cauliflower in this classically cooked dish Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: WowIt’sVeggie?Bonus: crispy, exciting and good for you These vegan bao buns are savory and delicious! They are lightly pan-fried and easy to make. Ready in: 10 minutesRecipe by: WowIt’sVeggie?Bonus: simple, quick and healthy This easy Kung Pao vegetable recipe is so delicious and flavorful! It cooks up in just 10-minutes, making it the perfect meal when you are in a rush but still want something healthy and filling. Bonus: very tasty, quick and spicy breakfast A savory pancake begging to be eaten with pickles and chutneys or yogurts and cream. East meets West with this beautifully, wonderfully healthy dish. Bonus: simple, delicious and versatile dish Flavourful Pea Pulao with Lemon. A zesty yet sweet, light but filling rice dish handed down through generations. Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: SlowtheCookDownBonus: sweet, sour and exciting Roasted baby eggplant is a simple vegan Chinese stir fried dish that comes together quickly for an easy weeknight meal (more vegan Chinese food over here!). Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: Sandhya’sKitchenBonus: a creamy, spicy, classic So much better than a takeout and so much quicker! This one pot Vegan Tikka Masala is ready in just 30 minutes (and if this sounds good you need to try these vegetarian one pot meals too!). Serve warm over steamed rice or with naan to scoop out all the creamy sauce. Ready in: 50 minutesRecipe by: KeepingthePeasBonus: easy, healthy and flavourful This colorful and flavorful vegan bibimbap is a take on the classic Korean dish! With a combination of fresh vegetables, marinated baked tofu, brown rice, and topped with a spicy and sweet sauce. It’s a delicious way to eat the rainbow! Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: MrsJones’sKitchenBonus: spicy, nutty and smooth Udon noodles, a salty-spicy peanut sauce, and spiced mushrooms all drizzled with chilli oil – optional for younger family members – make this easy and comforting vegan version of a Sichuan classic street food, dan dan noodles. Bonus: easy, tasty and full of health benefits, can be stored for a while in the fridge. Sooooo easy. This coconut curry is the easiest one we’ve ever made, but mixes it up with the top brass. You won’t find a better effort vs taste curry ANYWHERE! Ready in: 35 minutesRecipe by: JarofLemonsBonus: pretty, tasty, and packed with protein Crispy tofu, savory zucchini, sliced carrots, and fresh avocado, all served over delicious fried rice and covered in a sauce that’s the perfect balance of sweet and savory. If you’re on the search for a quick and easy vegan dinner recipe, these Asian Tofu Rice Bowls are delicious (more quick vegan recipes this way!)! Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: ForkfulofPlantsBonus: savory, crispy and totally tempting This baked teriyaki tofu and cauliflower uses a vegan teriyaki sauce for a healthier version of a Japanese classic. Combine it with rice and some crunchy veggies for a perfect meal prep bowl. Bonus: great taste, easy and quick meal 🙂 Our stress-free take on the cauliflower classic. Sweet yet punchy, spicy yet smooth. Perfection is here. Bonus: easy, delicious and versatile Bring glory to the kitchen with this awesome Chinese inspired vegan stir fry. Quick, tasty and full of veg! Ready in: 35 minutesRecipe by: ThatGirlCooksHealthyBonus: warm and filling Love curry dishes? Then you’re in the right place. A delicious spicy Indian inspired masala curry that is made with broad beans and simmered down with chunks of sweet potato. Ready in: 40 minutesRecipe by: VeganHugsBonus: sweet, sour and delicious Skip the takeout and make a lighter version at home. This Sticky Sesame Cauliflower is battered and baked to perfection, then smothered in a spicy, sticky-sweet sauce. It’s heavenly! Bonus: light, tasty, creamy and satisfyingly filling This speedy and roasted creamy corn soup is here to show the world just how much vegan food rocks. Why should vegans have all the fun?! Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: VeggieDessertsBonus: a sweet and sour weeknight meal This pan-fried Asian Tofu with Spicy Garlic Prune Sauce is quick, easy and packed with flavour! It’s a great midweek vegan dinner with a tasty Chinese sauce that’s sweet (from prune juice!), spicy, salty and savoury. Ready in: 20 minutesRecipe by: SproutsandKrautsBonus: quick, easy and full of flavour This vegan Spicy Udon Noodle Soup comes together in minutes, and makes a perfect quick and easy dinner. Coconut broth, chopped tomatoes, and hot chili oil form a spicy, sour, and creamy elixir that is a flavorful backdrop for tofu, vegetables, and chewy udon noodles. Bonus: quick, healthy and satisfying! 🙂 Ready in 30 minutes and packed full of taste, spice and a fresh lime kick. Delicious, nutritious and it’s even vegan, yaay. Bonus: light, fresh and gorgeous Gỏi cuốn – these summer rolls are easy, authentic and require absolutely no cooking. We’ve even included two simple but to die-for sauces! Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: ThisWifeCooksBonus: quick, easy and delectable Earthy and aromatic, this one-pot rice side dish ready to serve in about 30 minutes. Toss in extra mushrooms, grilled tofu, or roasted veggies for a quick and easy main meal. Ready in: 40 minutesRecipe by: SixHungryFeetBonus: nutty, spicy and colourfulCreamy and delicious Thai inspired curry made with a homemade peanut sauce, fresh vegetables, tofu and coconut milk. Ready in: 25 minutesRecipe by: VeggiesSavetheDayBonus: oil-free, easy and colourful Chickpea Stir Fry comes together in minutes with simple ingredients (and if you like this, you must try some our fave savory vegan chickpea recipes too!). It’s vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free, and perfect for those who don’t like tofu. Ready in: 15 minutesRecipe by: Madhu’sEverydayIndianBonus: Quick and super flavourful Burned Garlic Fried Rice is made with fried garlic,rice and colorful veggies giving tons of flavor. Delicious and gets done in 20 minutes. Ready in: 20 minutesRecipe by: CookingwithNartBonus: easy, breezy, beautiful This Vegan Thai Red Curry with Mushrooms is quick and easy but super flavorful. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy mushroom curry is perfect for a midweek meal and also freezer-friendly! Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: MyPlantifulCookingBonus: packed with protein and veggies This Chinese stir-fry rice vermicelli noodles, aka fried bee hoon, is a great easy meal to make ! Also happens to be vegan and is ready under 30 mins. Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: FatRainbowBonus: light and spicy A healthy and low-calorie yellow cucumber curry that can be served with rice or roti. This andhra style dosakaya tomato kura recipe is ideal for weight loss and calorie counting diets. Ready in: 15 minutesRecipe by: VeggieDessertsBonus: student food but healthier This easy Vegan Ramen recipe is so tasty. It’s full of noodles, veg, broth and mushrooms. Ready in just 15 mins with no unusual ingredients! Ready in: 35 minutesRecipe by: TheCheekyChickpeaBonus: simple and savory Stir fried veggies and noodles tossed in the best homemade teriyaki sauce! Delicious and easy Japanese noodle bowl! Kids love this recipe! Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: Yupit’sVegan!Bonus: easy, tasty and vegan Spicy basil noodles, inspired by Thai drunken noodles but made vegan and with more easily-found ingredients. Ready in: 15 minutesRecipe by: ACedarSpoonBonus: bright and fresh Sesame Noodles mixes noodles, carrots and cucumbers with a delicious Asian sauce, topped with sesame seeds and green onions. Ready in: 20 minutesRecipe by: OccasionallyEggsBonus: perfect for spring These healthy coconut rice noodles are packed with spring green vegetables like asparagus, spinach, peas, and zucchini only need about 15 minutes from start to finish. Vegan, gluten free (with brown rice noodles), and with a creamy coconut milk ginger base. Ready in: 40 minutesRecipe by: CookingwithNartBonus: creamy, nutty and delicious This is an easy creamy, nutty meatless spaghetti recipe that’s perfect for your next meatless Monday or even a midweek night. If you’re a fan of tahini or shiitake mushrooms, you’re going to love it! Ready in: 15 minutesRecipe by: VeggiesSavetheDayBonus: easy, healthy and flavourful Seasoned with garlic, rice wine vinegar, and tamari, Sugar Snap Peas Stir Fry is a delicious Asian-inspired side dish. And it comes together in only 15 minutes with 5 ingredients. Ready in: 15 minutesRecipe by: FlavorMosaicBonus: low carb, high flavour Stir Fry Zucchini Noodles, or zoodles, make a quick and easy low carb side dish that does not require a Spiralizer and is loaded with Asian-inspired flavor (check out more zoodle recipes here!). Bonus: colourful, delicious, and packed with protein! Asian Tofu Salad, High in Protein, Low-carb and Vegan. A crunchy and colourful mix of delicious vegan foods that look great and taste even better Ready in: 35 minutesRecipe by: CalmEatsBonus: easy, healthy and delicious A super simple Asian inspired Brussels Sprouts Salad with a Sweet Chili Sauce. Makes for a perfect salad or side dish. Ready in: 50 minutesRecipe by: YummyMummyKitchenBonus: fresh, colourful and delightful This vegetarian and vegan Asian salad is hearty enough for lunch or dinner and filled with healthy ingredients like cabbage, veggies, and cashews. The sesame ginger dressing ads sweet and savory flavor. Bonus: fresh, tasty and incredibly healthy salad Thai Quinoa Salad – Tropical Vibes. A refreshingly light, tasty Asian super-dish with lots of protein, fiber and tropical flavour. Get your summer feeling here. Ready in: 15 minutesRecipe by: DriveMeHungryBonus: bright and summery, with a little bit of spice This Vietnamese noodle salad is made with vermicelli rice noodles, fresh herbs and vegetables! It’s tossed with a delicious tangy and savory Vietnamese dressing and can be served cold! Bonus: fast, spicy, delicious and so good! We guarantee you’ve never eaten curried potatoes this good – they’re the perfect fusion of Indian curry and Irish ingenuity. They will not be beaten. Ready in: 20 minutesRecipe by: Love&GoodStuffBonus: toasty, tangy and tasty Miso eggplant is a flavourful and easy side dish. Oven roasted eggplant rounds are drizzled with a bright miso sauce made from miso, lime juice & rice wine vinegar. Ready in: 25 minutesRecipe by: PinchandSwirlBonus: fresh and tangy Smashing the cucumbers before slicing gives them lots of craggy edges for the spicy, tangy dressing to cling to! Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: BeyondMereSustenanceBonus: savory, and flavourful A low carb and super tasty side dish, Roasted Miso Glazed Radishes (Asian Style) pairs perfectly with Crispy Sesame Tofu… The miso glaze requires a few traditional Japanese ingredients, and the radishes cook in half the time of other root veggies! Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: EatwithClarityBonus: crunchy, nutty, and totally healthy Crunchy, savory, perfectly spicy, this simple Asian crunch edamame salad is the ultimate meal prep lunch recipe. It’s naturally vegan, gluten free, easy to make and drizzled with a peanut dressing that is to die for. Ready in: 35 minutesRecipe by: JessicaintheKitchenBonus: crispy, spicy and quick This Bang Bang Broccoli is crispy, sweet & spicy and tossed in a creamy spicy mayo sauce! It’s pretty easy to make, and tastes phenomenal! Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: BelatedBreweryBonus: fresh, crunchy and exciting Try making this cute veggie hand roll and you will satisfy your sushi craving in 30 mins! Ready in: 20 minutesRecipe by: PipingPotCurryBonus: simple, quick and healthy Flavorful and easy Garlic Chili Potatoes, made with steamed potatoes, garlic, chili sauce and honey, sprinkled with green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy them as an appetizer or side! Ready in: 35 minutesRecipe by: Erica’sRecipesBonus: Crispy and colourful Crispy spring rolls filled with the most DELICIOUS red cabbage, mushroom, and radish filling you could ever hope for in your life. Bonus: creamy and spreadable Flatbreads and pitas go perfectly with this beautiful fusion of Arab-Mediterranean cuisines. Try it right away 🙂 We’ve tried to cover as many cuisines as we can, from Indian food and Chinese food, to Thai food and Vietnamese food (we’ve also covered vegetarian Chinese recipes here, if you are flexible with dairy!). That means this list of vegan Asian recipes includes tons of vegan tofu recipes and vegan curry recipes, but it will satisfy every craving you might have. If you don’t find your new favourite recipe in this list, then I think you didn’t read it closely enough. At the very least, we’re sure that you’ll enjoy some of the best vegan Asian recipes that we’ve found, like the vegan stir fry and the zucchini noodles.
