I Heart Umami
ChihYu Smith
Looking for non traditional dinner ideas for Christmas? Here you will find a collection of Asian-inspired Christmas dinner ideas from east Asian to southeast Asian flavors.
Let’s get started!
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5 flavors of hotpot sauces you can pick and choose! They are the best dipping sauce for hot pot with flavors from Taiwan, China, and Japan!
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Nothing beats a big pot of simmered sweet vegetables and tofu in a soy milk miso broth hot pot. A terrific choice for Christmas dinner!
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These noodles are seriously addictive! Garlicky, gingery, and a little spicy. Rice noodles tossed with chili and nut butter sauce. A must-make!
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Think of these crispy rice sushi cakes in Asian-style canapes with avocado, cucumber, and smoked salmon topping. Air fry or pan sear.
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These rice paper dumplings are loaded with veggies. Crispy outside and juicy sweet veggie inside. Air fry or pan sear.
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Delicious sweet Thai cashew chicken is the perfect main dish for your non traditional Christmas dinner idea. So so yummy!