Go Back
A platter of Popular Asian appetizers, including dumplings, spring rolls, and satay skewers, garnished with herbs and served with dipping sauces

Popular Asian Appetizers: Best Recipes You Need to Try

Wesley
A trio of crowd-pleasing Asian appetizers—crispy dumplings, fresh spring rolls, and juicy satay skewers—perfect for parties, snacks, or light meals. Easy to make and full of flavor!
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Assembly Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Asian, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese
Servings 5
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Steamer basket or colander
  • Grill or grill pan (for satay)
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • Small bowls for dipping sauces

Ingredients
  

  • Dumplings
  • 1 pack wonton wrappers
  • 200 g ground pork
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • Spring Rolls
  • 8 –10 rice paper wrappers
  • 100 g cooked shrimp peeled and halved
  • 50 g vermicelli noodles cooked
  • 1 cup lettuce shredded
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
  • Satay Skewers
  • 300 g chicken thighs cut into strips
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp lemongrass minced
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Dipping Sauces
  • Soy sauce + rice vinegar + chili oil for dumplings
  • Hoisin sauce + peanut butter + lime juice for spring rolls
  • Peanut sauce for satay

Instructions
 

  • Dumplings
    Fresh ingredients for Popular Asian appetizers, including rice paper, herbs, minced pork, shrimp, and sauces, arranged in a vibrant flat-lay
  • Mix pork, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions in a bowl.
  • Place 1 tsp filling in the center of a wonton wrapper. Fold into a half-moon shape and seal edges with water.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry dumplings until golden, then add 1/4 cup water, cover, and steam for 5 minutes.
  • Spring Rolls
  • Soak rice paper in warm water for 5–8 seconds until pliable.
  • Layer shrimp, noodles, lettuce, mint, and cilantro in the center.
  • Fold sides inward and roll tightly. Slice and serve with hoisin-peanut sauce.
  • Satay Skewers
  • Marinate chicken in coconut milk, turmeric, and lemongrass for 30 minutes.
  • Thread onto skewers and grill for 3–4 minutes per side.
  • Brush with peanut sauce (mix peanut butter, honey, and lime juice) before serving.

Video

Notes

Make-Ahead: Assemble dumplings and freeze raw for up to 2 months.
Vegetarian Option: Substitute pork with mushrooms or tofu.
Serving Tip: Garnish with sesame seeds, lime wedges, and fresh herbs for a restaurant-worthy presentation.
Keyword dumplings, easy Asian recipes, party snacks, Popular Asian appetizers, satay, spring rolls