50+ Gluten Free Asian Recipes - Don't Mess with Mama (2024)

Check out these 50+ gluten-free Asian recipes. Make your favorite Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese dishes without gluten. From chicken wings to poke bowls and short ribs to sushi, there’s something delicious for everyone!>

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One of the biggest challenges for me when I started my gluten free journey was trying to find out how I could make gluten free Asian recipes. With a Chinese-born mother, Asianfoodswere a staple for me growing up. I enjoyed home-cooked Chinese dishes almost daily, while enjoying other Asian cuisines such as Japanese, Korean, Thai and Vietnamese classics, including sushi, pad Thai,kim chee, bulgogi and more, on a regular basis.>

Gluten-Free Soy Sauce and Gluten-Free Swaps For Noodles

I found that rice or vegetable noodles (get this amazing vegetable spiralizer to make your own vegetable noodles) were perfect for swaps for wheat noodles. I also foundCoconut Aminos– a soy sauce alternative that’s derived from coconuts and both soy free and gluten free – andOrganicville Sky Valley Sriacha hot sauce– a gluten free and preservative free Asian hot sauce. Both sauces serve as a base for many of my own Asian meals as well as those below. Check out other ideas for gluten free swaps for other favorite foods.

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50+ Gluten-Free Asian Recipes

It’s pretty easy to make your own gluten free Asian recipes with these delicious recipes– which are made with wholesome, real food ingredients.>

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Gluten-Free Thai

Gluten-Free Vietnamese

What Other Asian Sauces are Gluten Free?

It really depends on the brands for these sauces, but the good news is you can now find both hoisin and oyster sauce in gluten-free versions. The best strategy is to check the ingredients list if a sauce isn’t marked “Gluten Free” clearly on the label. If you’re on a gluten-free diet, I recommend shopping for Asian sauces at health food stores as the brands they carry tend to have better labeling of ingredients and are always listed in English.>

As for fish sauce, it’s also important to check the label as some contain gluten and some don’t. Also, some fish sauce brands add hydrolyzed wheat protein which sometimes gets lost in translation and is listed as “hydrolyzed vegetable protein.” It can be listed in Vietnamese as “protein lua mi,” which literally translates as wheat protein. Again, I recommend shopping for fish sauce at mainstream grocery stores where you will find brands likeRed BoatorThai Kitchen, which are gluten-free.>

Gluten-Free Sake

Some sake brands may contain a minute percentage of gluten due to the koji mold used in sake that can sometimes be harvested on barley (but barley isn’t actually used in the fermenting process). If you’re on a very strict gluten-free diet, you can buy the TYKU brand of gluten-free sake.>

Is Miso Gluten Free?

Miso is a Japanese fermented paste made from beans and grains. Soy beans, chickpeas and adzuki beans are typically used in miso paste and are all gluten-free. Grains can range from rice and quinoa to wheat and barley. Sometimes the grain used is identified in the name of the miso, like brown rice miso, but it’s always safest to check the label to be sure.>

Eden Foods produces a line of gluten-free miso pastes made with brown rice or shiro available on-line and in many markets.>

Top Tips For Gluten-Free Asian Recipes

  • Rice of vegetables noodles are a great swap for wheat noodles.
  • A spiralizer is a great implement to whip up vegetable noodles.
  • Coconut Aminos is a good swap for traditional soy sauce.
  • Chinese white wine (which contains gluten) can be substituted with dry sherry.

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50+ Gluten Free Asian Recipes - Don't Mess with Mama (2024)

FAQs

Which Chinese dishes are gluten-free? ›

  • Chinese Dining: Gluten-Free.
  • Steamed Chicken/Shrimp or Seafood: Chicken, shrimp, or seafood usually steamed with.
  • Egg Drop Soup: Beaten eggs in boiled chicken broth with condiments (pepper, scallions)
  • Fried Rice: White rice, egg, scallions, carrots, and usually meat, pork, or tofu.

What Asian sauces are gluten-free? ›

Hoisin Sauce, Oyster Sauce, Fish Sauce and other Asian Sauces/Cooking Wines. This can be a bit trickier because it really depends on the brands for these sauces but the good news is you can now find both hoisin and oyster sauce in gluten-free form.

Is Chinese food bad for celiac disease? ›

Hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce and wheat noodles all contain gluten and should be avoided. Noodles used in takeways such as egg noodles or ramen noodles contain wheat and are unsafe for coeliacs. Rice noodles are a safe alternative!

What junk food can celiacs eat? ›

Classic junk foods like chocolate, potato chips, and tacos can easily be gluten-free.

Why is hoisin sauce not gluten-free? ›

Traditional hoisin sauce recipes are gluten-free, but today most commercially available hoisin sauces are made with wheat, either to thicken the sauce or in added soy sauce. If you have celiac disease, only eat hoisin sauce labeled gluten-free.

Does Yum Yum sauce have gluten? ›

Gluten free. The best sauce ever.

Is Chinese fried rice gluten-free? ›

Yes, usually Chinese fried rice has gluten in it. The gluten is found in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce. Traditional soy sauce is naturally gluten free since it is made from fermented soy. Cheap soy sauce is made from wheat.

Does Chinese fried rice contain gluten? ›

Yes, usually Chinese fried rice has gluten in it. The gluten is found in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce. Traditional soy sauce is naturally gluten free since it is made from fermented soy. Cheap soy sauce is made from wheat.

What Indian dishes are gluten-free? ›

  • Indian Dining: Gluten-Free. ...
  • Vegetable Pakoras: Deep fried fritters made of stir-fried vegetables, onions, and seasonings, ...
  • Chicken/Tofu/Shrimp Tikka or Tandoori: Marinated (spices and yogurt) chicken/tofu/shrimp. ...
  • Palaak Paneer: Diced homemade cheese cooked with spinach, butter, cream, and spices.

Is Chinese chicken and vegetables gluten-free? ›

Chinese chicken and vegetables can be gluten-free if no soy sauce or other gluten-containing sauces are used in the preparation.

What Chinese rice is gluten-free? ›

Even Asian or sticky rice, also called “glutinous rice,” is gluten-free, despite its name. In this case, the “glutinous” term refers to the sticky nature of the rice and not the gluten protein found in wheat, barley and rye.

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