13 Vegetarian Asian Dishes for Thanksgiving!

Want to know what are some of the best Vegetarian Asian dishes to make for Thanksgiving?

Here are some of my favorite crowd-pleaser Vegetarian Asian dishes that you need to know about. 

Hosting Thanksgiving dinner can be highly stressful, and if you are anything like me, you want to plan out your menu way in advance to be prepared.

As a home cook, here are some of my favorite Vegetarian Asian dishes that are the ultimate crowd-pleasers! 

You are going to learn about some of my favorite Vegetarian Asian dishes in this blog post. 

This post is all about the best Vegetarian Asian dishes that are easy to make at home! 

BEST VEGETARIAN ASIAN DISHES

1. Spicy Garlic Potato (EXTRA CRISPY Tips!)

EXTRA CRISPY Sichuan Style Spicy Garlic Potato is addicting, savory, and an easy recipe that you need to try.

The potatoes are perfectly crispy on the outside while fluffy and soft on the inside.

The potatoes are then tossed in a savory and spicy seasoning that is super addicting!

2. Taiwanese Popcorn Mushroom (CRISPY & JUICY!)

Are you ready for this game-changer? My Vegetarian Taiwanese Popcorn “Chicken” might beat traditional chicken for me!

Attention all Taiwanese Food lovers, you NEED to try this CRISPY Taiwanese Popcorn Mushroom because it will blow your mind.

Super crispy, juicy, and flavourful deep-fried mushroom oyster is easy to make at home and the perfect Thanksgiving party snack that your guest will love.

Taiwanese Popcorn Mushroom is Gluten-free, vegetarian-friendly, and INSANELY delicious (this is coming from a meat lover too!)

3. Vegetarian Spring Rolls (CRISPY!)

Crispy, addicting, and refreshing Vegetarian Spring Rolls are the perfect Asian dishes that EVERYONE will love. 

Sharing my family’s FAMOUS Traditional Taiwanese Vegetarian, Spring Rolls passed down from my great-grandmother. 

Whenever I host a dinner party, I always make my famous super crispy Vegetarian Spring Rolls because it is the best crowd-pleaser and super easy to make at home. 

You can customize your spring roll with your favorite vegetables, plus you can make them in bulk and freeze them for the perfect weeknight snack and Asian Thanksgiving appetizer.

4. Soy Sauce Pan-fried Noodles (15 Minutes!)

You will not believe how EASY and quick it is to make these delicious Soy Sauce Noodles!

Savory, spicy, and super addicting Soy Sauce Pan-fried Noodles take less than 15 minutes to make at home.

Soy Sauce Pan-fried noodles are a must-try recipe and the perfect Thanksgiving dinner and it goes well with EVERYTHING.

5. Stir-Fried Garlic Green Beans (3 Ingredients ONLY!)

All you need is THREE ingredients only to make Chinese Restaurant Style Stir-Fried Garlic Green Beans at home.

Easy, quick, and insanely delicious Chinese Style Stir-Fried Garlic Green Beans is one of my favorite sides that goes amazing with everything!

It takes less than 15 minutes to make, and all you need is garlic, green beans or string beans, and salt.

6. Korean Spicy Garlic Bread (MUST TRY!!)

I am not exaggerating when I say this Korean Spicy Garlic Bread is the BEST garlic bread you will ever try!

You have to give it a try; it is spicy, garlicky, addicting, and super EASY to make at home.

Combining my three favorite things in the world, carbs, garlic, and gochujang, this garlic bread is the ultimate crowd-pleaser that everyone will love at your Thanksgiving dinner.

7. Salt and Pepper Tofu (EXTRA CRISPY!)

Salt and Pepper Tofu is a classic popular recipe that is super addicting and easy to make at home.

My Salt and Pepper Tofu is FAIL-PROOF, and I also have a few secret tips for extra crispy tofu, plus my homemade savory pepper seasoning. This recipe is one of my favorite ways to enjoy tofu and is always a crowd-pleaser.

Salt and Pepper Tofu takes less than 30 minutes to make and is a perfect thanksgiving appetizer with simple-to-find ingredients.

8. Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad (10 Minutes)

Super addicting and refreshing Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad has been my go-to Asian appetizer for the past few weeks.

Ready in less than 10 minutes, this Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad is the perfect dish that goes well with any meal.

Cucumber is crunchy, and the spicy garlic sauce goes well with EVERYTHING.

9. BIG Green Onion Pancake (5 Ingredients ONLY!)

Known as “Big Green Onion Pancake” in Taiwan, this is one of my favorite variations of green onion pancake.

Big Green Onion Pancake has layers of savory green onion; the pancake is crispy on the outside, doughy, and soft on the inside.

Not only is Big Green Onion Pancake delicious, but it is also the easiest and fail-proof version to make at home! Give this vegetarian-friendly Asian appetizer a try; I promise you, and your guests will love it! 

10. Fried Tofu with Garlic Sauce (20 Minutes or Less!)

EXTRA CRISPY Fried Tofu with the MOST delicious savory garlic sauce, just like the ones you had at Taiwan night markets!

With only a few simple ingredients, you will have this delicious Asian appetizer in the comfort of your own home. 

Who said vegetarian food couldn’t be good? I promise even meat lovers will fall in love with this dish and be craving it all the time! 

11. Vegetarian Dumplings (EASY!) 

One dish that I can eat for the rest of my life and never get bored of is DUMPLINGS.

I love dumplings in every form possible, especially these delicious, refreshing, and addicting Vegetarian Dumplings.

The vegetarian dumplings are seasoned perfectly, the cabbage is crunchy, the mushroom is “meaty,” and herbs give the dumplings a refreshing kick.

12. Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad (10 Minutes ONLY!)

This spicy and savory cucumber salad will be the ultimate hit at every summer picnic and gathering.

The best part is – Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad only takes 10 minutes to prepare. 

Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad – Oi Muchim is super refreshing, and you can also prepare it ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days! 

13. Japanese Potato Croquette – Korokke (Cheesy!)

CRISPY on the outside, soft and cheesy on the inside, this recipe is the ULTIMATE comfort food that you don’t want to miss out on.

Name something better than fluffy potato, stuffed with cheese, and deep-fried with panko, Cheesy Japanese Potato Croquette – Korokke is vegetarian friendly and super easy to make at home.

This post was all about the best Vegetarian Asian Dishes to have at your Thanksgiving dinner party!

I hope you give some of these recipes a try and tell me which one was your favorite! 

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