Category Archives: Asian

Explore bold, vibrant flavors in our Asian recipes category—highlighting dishes inspired by the time we lived and traveled across Asia. From comforting curries to stir-fries and soups, these recipes reflect the incredible variety of Asian cuisine, with a special focus on plant-based meals made with beans, lentils, and pulses.

Beans and legumes play a vital role in many Asian diets, offering both nutrition and depth of flavor. You’ll find recipes that incorporate ingredients like mung beans, red lentils, chickpeas, and soybeans—used in everything from Indian dals to Thai coconut curries and Japanese-inspired miso soups.

Drawing on our firsthand experiences across countries like Thailand, Vietnam, India, and Indonesia, we’ve created approachable recipes that balance authenticity with ease. Each dish is packed with flavor, often using pantry staples like ginger, garlic, coconut milk, and spices to bring dishes to life.

Whether you’re looking for vegetarian-friendly meals, quick weeknight dinners, or comforting soups, this collection offers a delicious way to explore the diversity of Asian cooking through the lens of legumes and pulses.

Let these globally inspired, bean-forward recipes transport you to the kitchens and street markets of Asia—no passport required.