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15 Southeast Asian Recipes to Try at Home

Browse recipes from Indonesian, Malaysian, Filipino, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisines, with complete ingredients and cooking instructions.

15 published recipes · Worldwide flavors · Halal-friendly ingredient guidance

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These are existing recipes published on Cooking Culmination, selected by their recipe details. Choose a dish to see its ingredients, timing, and step-by-step method. Check product labels and halal certification for meat, stock, sauces, and other packaged ingredients.

  1. Recipe cover: Asam Padeh Ikan (Minangkabau Tangy Spicy Fish Stew)

    Recipe 1 · Indonesian

    Asam Padeh Ikan (Minangkabau Tangy Spicy Fish Stew)

    A refreshing Sumatran red fish stew simmered without oil or coconut milk, relying on tamarind, galangal, and chilies for a clean, sour-spicy kick.

    35 min · intermediate

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  2. Recipe cover: Asam Pedas Daging

    Recipe 2 · Malaysian

    Asam Pedas Daging

    A vibrant Melaka-style tangy and spicy tamarind beef stew simmered with tender okra, garlic, and fragrant lemongrass.

    60 min · intermediate

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  3. Recipe cover: Chicken Adobo

    Recipe 3 · Filipino

    Chicken Adobo

    Filipino braised chicken with vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and bay leaves — tangy, savory and great with rice.

    55 min · beginner

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  4. Recipe cover: Hanoi Turmeric Fish With Fresh Dill

    Recipe 4 · Vietnamese

    Hanoi Turmeric Fish With Fresh Dill

    A northern classic featuring firm fish fillets marinated in earthy turmeric and ginger, pan-seared with generous piles of fragrant fresh dill and scallions.

    30 min · beginner

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  5. Recipe cover: Northern Thai Coconut Curry Noodles

    Recipe 5 · Thai-inspired

    Northern Thai Coconut Curry Noodles

    Rich egg noodles served in a fragrant coconut curry broth with chicken, garnished with crispy noodles, crisp shallots, and fresh lime.

    45 min · intermediate

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  6. Recipe cover: Northern Thai Minced Beef Salad (Larb Neua)

    Recipe 6 · Thai

    Northern Thai Minced Beef Salad (Larb Neua)

    A tangy, herbaceous minced beef salad from Northern Thailand featuring toasted rice powder, fresh mint, lime, and crushed dried chili.

    25 min · intermediate

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  7. Recipe cover: Ayam Goreng Kalasan (Indonesian Coconut-Braised Fried Chicken)

    Recipe 7 · Indonesian

    Ayam Goreng Kalasan (Indonesian Coconut-Braised Fried Chicken)

    A Central Javanese specialty where chicken is simmered in coconut water and sweet aromatics before being fried until golden and caramelized.

    50 min · intermediate

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  8. Recipe cover: Ayam Kam Heong

    Recipe 8 · Malaysian

    Ayam Kam Heong

    A classic Malaysian stir-fry featuring tender chicken tossed in a deeply aromatic sauce of fried curry leaves, dried shrimp, chilies, and savory soy.

    30 min · beginner

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  9. Recipe cover: Citrus Soy Braised Beef Mechado

    Recipe 9 · Filipino

    Citrus Soy Braised Beef Mechado

    A savory Filipino beef stew braised in rich tomato sauce, brightened with calamansi juice and soy sauce, and cooked with tender potatoes and bell peppers.

    75 min · intermediate

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  10. Recipe cover: Mekong Delta Tamarind Fish Soup

    Recipe 10 · Vietnamese

    Mekong Delta Tamarind Fish Soup

    A refreshing sweet-and-sour Southern Vietnamese soup featuring white fish fillets, pineapple, tomato, and fresh herb garnishes.

    35 min · beginner

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  11. Recipe cover: Thai Black Pepper And Garlic Beef Stir-Fry

    Recipe 11 · Thai-inspired

    Thai Black Pepper And Garlic Beef Stir-Fry

    Tender beef slices stir-fried with cracked black pepper, fragrant garlic, and sweet bell peppers in a savory, glossy sauce.

    25 min · beginner

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  12. Recipe cover: Southern Thai Dry Spiced Beef Curry

    Recipe 12 · Thai

    Southern Thai Dry Spiced Beef Curry

    Known as Kua Kling, this bold Southern Thai specialty features ground beef dry-stir-fried in fragrant curry paste and finely shredded kaffir lime leaves without coconut milk.

    30 min · intermediate

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  13. Recipe cover: Ayam Pelalah (Balinese Shredded Lemongrass Chicken)

    Recipe 13 · Indonesian

    Ayam Pelalah (Balinese Shredded Lemongrass Chicken)

    Poached chicken breast shredded and sautéed with aromatic lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, shallots, and fresh lime juice for a bright Balinese staple.

    45 min · intermediate

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  14. Recipe cover: Ayam Masak Merah (Malaysian Tomato Braised Chicken)

    Recipe 14 · Malaysian

    Ayam Masak Merah (Malaysian Tomato Braised Chicken)

    A classic Malay celebration dish featuring turmeric-seared chicken simmered in a sweet, aromatic red chili and tomato gravy.

    40 min · intermediate

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  15. Recipe cover: Coconut Ginger Braised Fish Fillets (Ginataang Isda)

    Recipe 15 · Filipino

    Coconut Ginger Braised Fish Fillets (Ginataang Isda)

    Tender white fish fillets poached in a fragrant coconut milk sauce infused with ginger, garlic, and fresh baby spinach.

    30 min · beginner

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