Tantalize your taste buds with an exciting culinary fusion – Asian tacos! This delectable dish combines the vibrant flavors of Asian cuisine with the fun and portability of tacos. Picture tender, marinated meats, crisp vegetables, and a burst of Asian-inspired sauces all nestled in a warm tortilla. Get ready to embark on a taste adventure with these three unique Asian taco recipes:
1. **Korean BBQ Tacos**: Savor the bold flavors of Korean barbecue in taco form. Marinated pork or beef is grilled to perfection, then topped with a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, crunchy Asian slaw, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
2. **Thai Chicken Tacos**: Indulge in the aromatic delights of Thailand. Marinated chicken is grilled or pan-fried, then coated in a flavorful peanut sauce. Add crisp cucumber, red cabbage, and a sprinkle of crushed peanuts for a textural contrast.
3. **Vietnamese Shrimp Tacos**: Experience the freshness and vibrancy of Vietnamese cuisine in taco form. Grilled or pan-fried shrimp is tossed in a tangy and aromatic nuoc cham sauce. Top with pickled carrots, daikon radish, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs like cilantro and mint.
These Asian taco recipes offer a delightful blend of flavors, textures, and colors, sure to impress your taste buds and transport you on a culinary journey across Asia.
ASIAN FISH TACOS WITH SESAME-GINGER SLAW
I had never made fish tacos before, but with my 30 years of professional food experience I was pretty confident in the outcome. This is a delicious recipe with an Asian flair and the sesame-ginger slaw adds a bit of crunch.
Provided by Beth Borchers
Categories Main Dish Recipes Taco Recipes
Time 51m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Mix cabbage, red bell pepper, green onions, sesame seeds, jalapeno pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a bowl for the slaw.
- Pour honey, lime juice, sesame oil, mustard, ginger, 1/2 teaspoon garlic flakes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and wasabi powder into a jar. Shake until honey is dissolved. Pour over the slaw.
- Heat an 8-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Coat bottom of the pan with coconut oil and olive oil.
- Mix flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a dish. Dredge cod pieces in the mixture, coating all sides. Fry cod in the hot oil, turning once, until outsides are golden, about 6 minutes. Transfer onto paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Drain the slaw slightly. Place 1/4 of the cod on a tortilla and squeeze some lime juice on top. Add 1/4 of the slaw; top with roasted cashews. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, lime, slaw, and cashews.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 36.4 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 878 mg, Sugar 16.1 g
SLOW COOKER ASIAN CHICKEN TACOS WITH BROCCOLI SLAW
A slow cooker allows the chicken to get so tender, it just shreds apart while soaking up the delicious marinade. These are a perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and spicy in a tacolicious bite! I use a microplane rasp grater for the ginger and lime. Makes 4 soft taco-sized portions or 8 fajita-sized portions! Enjoy!
Provided by A K
Categories Main Dish Recipes Taco Recipes
Time 4h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Set a slow cooker to High and add 1 teaspoon olive oil. Whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, onion powder, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes together in a small mixing bowl.
- Place chicken and garlic into the slow cooker, sprinkle with sea salt, and stir. Pour in soy sauce mixture and combine. Turn the slow cooker to Low and cook until chicken is no longer pink, about 4 hours.
- Whisk ginger, soy sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, rice vinegar, cider vinegar, honey, and lime zest for slaw in a large mixing bowl. Add broccoli slaw mix, cilantro, and green onion. Toss to combine and chill in the refrigerator until serving.
- Place sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, Sriracha, and lime juice into a small mixing bowl and whisk together.
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Wrap tortillas in foil.
- Cook in the preheated oven until warm, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Place taco filling evenly on tortillas, top with broccoli slaw, and drizzle with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 78.5 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1105.8 mg, Sugar 18.2 g
ASIAN INSPIRED PULLED PORK SHOULDER (FOR TACOS OR SLIDERS)
Recipe is for a crock pot! Delish and easy! This is based off of a traditional Char Siu sauce, but true to my nature I can never leave well enough alone! I modified this recipe a lot. I just couldn't help myself. Also, the meat is usually prepared over fire or roasted, but I really wanted to find a recipe that worked well in a slow cooker and I think I accomplished that by making my mods. Hope you like it too! ENJOY!
Provided by MixnVixn
Categories Pork
Time 8h10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small sauce pan add the following items: hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, ½ cup of water, sesame oil, mirin, shaoxing rice wine, lemongrass fresh, ginger, garlic, and the Chinese five spice powder.
- Whisk together. Reserve 1/4 cup for basting and set the pan with the rest of the sauce on the stove over low hit to thicken. About 30 min, whisking occasionally to prevent burning. Remove from heat and set aside to cool completely.
- Place onion chunks in bottom of crock pot and set as low. Salt and pepper the pork on both sides and place on top of the onions.
- Baste top and sides of pork with the reserved sauce. Add the lid and cook for 6-8 hours on low or 3-5 hours on high. You will know it's done when it is falling apart. YUM!
- Add the cooled Korean inspired BBQ sauce reduction to a magic bullet or blender and blend until smooth. Set aside. Will keep in fridge for 2 weeks.
- I use this for Asian pork tacos or pulled pork sliders. Serve either one topped with shredded green and purple cabbage, thinly slices quick-pickled radishes and cucumbers, green onion, cilantro and basil. Dress with a drizzle of spicy sriracha aioli and a drizzle of the Korean inspired BBQ sauce reduction.
ASIAN SALMON TACOS
This Asian/Mexican fusion dish is ready in minutes-perfect for an on-the-run-meal! If the salmon begins to stick, add 2-3 tablespoons of water and continue cooking. -Marisa Raponi, Vaughan, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Toss salmon with hoisin sauce. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook salmon until it begins to flake easily with a fork, 3-5 minutes, turning gently to brown all sides., Serve salmon and lettuce in tortillas; sprinkle with sesame seeds. If desired, top with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic exchanges
ASIAN TACOS
Tacos with a twist! Wrap up dinner using a super-fast stir-fry with chicken, veggies and sauce.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In 10-inch skillet or wok, heat oil over high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove from heat.
- Cut vegetables into about 1/2-inch pieces; add to chicken in skillet. Cook and stir over medium-high heat about 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender; drain. Add 1/2 cup stir-fry sauce. Cook and stir about 2 minutes or until hot.
- Spread about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture over half of each tortilla; fold tortillas in half. (Fold tortillas in half again if desired.) Serve with additional stir-fry sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 525, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1010 mg
ASIAN TACOS
These Asian-inspired chopped steak tacos are served with a cucumber and carrot slaw in ginger, soy and orange dressing.
Provided by Mission Foods
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Mission®
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped steak and teriyaki marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the ginger, sesame seeds, orange juice, soy sauce and honey. Add the grated cucumber and shredded carrots to the bowl and toss gently. Season the slaw with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to assemble tacos.
- Heat a skillet on medium high heat until hot. Add chopped steak, along with the marinade and saute until cooked through, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- To assemble the tacos, place 1/4 cup of the cucumber and carrot slaw in each tortilla. Top with 2 oz. of the hot Teriyaki steak and sprinkle with sliced green onions. Repeat and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.2 calories, Carbohydrate 69.7 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 3659.4 mg, Sugar 18.8 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the tacos will be. Look for fresh, ripe vegetables, flavorful meats, and authentic Asian sauces.
- Marinate the meat: Marinating the meat in a flavorful mixture of spices, herbs, and liquids will help to tenderize it and infuse it with flavor.
- Cook the meat properly: Depending on the type of meat you are using, you can cook it on the grill, in a pan, or in a slow cooker. Be sure to cook the meat to the proper internal temperature to ensure that it is safe to eat.
- Assemble the tacos just before serving: This will help to keep the tacos fresh and crispy. Place a small amount of meat, vegetables, and sauce on each tortilla and serve immediately.
- Serve with a variety of toppings: This will allow your guests to customize their tacos to their liking. Some popular toppings include shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and pickled onions.
Conclusion:
These Asian tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a variety of flavors and textures, these tacos are sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy Asian food, give these tacos a try.
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