17 EASY Whole 30 Asian Recipes

Happy new year!  For many, January is the time to begin a new diet.  Here are the best Asian recipes that are naturally whole 30 and so easy to prepare too.

Whole30 Diet in an all natural nutshell

For 30 days, do not eat or drink the following:

• grains
• soy
• sugar
• legumes
• dairy
• alcohol

The idea is to reset your body of any toxins by eliminating “toxic” foods that are common allergens or may be giving you problems.

After 30 days, you can slowly reintroduce these foods, one by one, to see if your body likes or doesn’t like them.

For more information on this diet invented by two sports nutritionists, check out their book or website.

I’m not one to restrict calories or any type of food, but I like the whole30 diet because it is only 30 days.

These are some of my all time favorite dishes.  They happen to fit the Whole30 diet too.

Whole30 Seafood Recipes

#1 Hawaiian Poke

If you like raw fish, this Hawaiian poke for you.  While many preparations add soy sauce, which is a definite no no in the Whole30 world, this one does not.

Legit Hawaiian Poke

Simple, savory, and no soy sauce necessary.  Make this traditional Hawaiian poke with the freshest fish you can find, and let the luau begin.

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#2 Hamachi Crudo

If you like raw fish but want something even simpler, hamachi crudo must be the easiest preparation of them all.

No soy sauce or rice needed either.

Hamachi Crudo

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#3 Thai Curry Mussels

Thai curry sauces with coconut milk often have a bit of sugar added to them.

Eliminate the sugar, and you still have a great curry and wholesome meal.

Foolproof, Fan-Favorite Thai Coconut Curry Mussels

We all need a default, go-to recipe when we don't have much time, and these easy Thai Coconut Curry Mussels are a FOOLPROOF, one-pot, fan favorite.

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#4 Filipino Cioppino

Fresh seafood simmered in a naturally sweet coconut broth would please so many diets.

No extra sugar in this recipe for a Filipino version of cioppino, just fish sauce and some veggies.

Filipino Cioppino - Seafood Coconut Milk Stew

Tender chunks of fish and fresh seafood simmer in a creamy coconut broth.  This Asian version of Cioppino is inspired by a historic San Francisco restaurant with Filipino roots. 

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#5 The Best Ceviche

There is ceviche, and then there is the best ceviche.

A few additional all natural ingredients amp up the standard lime juice and salt on a regular ceviche.

The Best Ceviche - Aguachile style

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Whole30 Pork recipe

#6 Kimchi Pork Stir Fry

The combination of kimchi and pork comes together in a glorious Korean stir fry.

Just make sure the kimchi does not have any added sugar, and use the best, organic pork you can find.

Easy Kimchi & Pork Belly Stir Fry

This kimchi pork may look like a red hot mess, but it is a classic flavor combination that is captured in this simple stir fry with just 5 ingredients. 

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Whole30 Chicken recipes

#7 Lemon Chicken Wings

There are just 3 ingredients needed on these little wings of joy.

The skin gets very crispy in an air fryer, but you can also make than in a standard oven.

Asian Lemon Chicken Wings - Air Fryer

These zippy Asian lemon chicken wings have just 3 ingredients and cook in just 15 minutes. With the aid of the air fryer, they turn into the most succulent, golden brown chicken wings life could ask for. 

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#8 Buffalo Wings

If you like your wings with a little spice, try them with a no sugar added hot sauce, instead of sriracha sauce.

Sriracha Buffalo Wings

Let the red rooster crow freely with these 3 ingredient chicken wings.  The star, sriracha sauce, shines with just a bit of butter and cajun seasoning. 

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Whole30 Soups

#9 Egg Drop Soup

Just eggs and an all natural chicken broth.

Cornstarch is usually added as a thickener, but you can substitute with potato starch.

Easy Egg Drop Soup

What makes this soup so unique is that it manages to be "creamy" in texture without any dairy.  Make the classic Chinese egg drop soup with this very easy recipe and only 5 ingredients.

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#10 Corn Potage

Japanese Corn Potage

Just 3 main ingredients and fresh corn flavor.  You won't miss the flour or cream in this classic Japanese soup.

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Whole30 Vegetables & Side Dishes

#11 Homemade Kimchi

Easy Homemade Kimchi - w/o buying a lot of stuff

The fifth taste is not “umami” but pungency according to Korean cuisine, and it's on full display in this very easy kimchi recipe.  Make it from scratch without buying a lot of ingredients.

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#12 Smashed Cucumbers

Smashed Cucumbers - Angry & Vegan

Everyone gets angry sometimes. Give garlic a well deserved break, and smash these cucumbers instead. 

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#13 Five Minute Bean Sprouts

5 minute Korean Bean Sprouts

Can you boil water?  If so, you can make this easy side dish, found in nearly every Korean restaurant. 

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#14 Sesame Spinach

Easiest Ever Korean Sesame Spinach

So good, so easy, and so healthy.  Get your daily Popeye spinach allowance with the easiest recipe ever for this Korean sesame spinach side dish. 

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#15 Purple sweet potato mash

Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes

If you want to eat a rainbow, these sweet potatoes have just the color purple you're looking for.  Try these sweet Asian yams for the most striking addition to your every day and even holiday dinner plate.

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Whole30 Sweets

#16 Ambrosia

Coconut Fruit Salad (Vegan Asian Ambrosia)

Taste autumn with this healthy ambrosia salad that doesn't have any heavy cream or cool whip.  You can also chop the apples ahead of time without turning brown making it potluck friendly.

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#17 Date Balls

While dried fruit is allowed on the diet, eating copious quantities of them is not recommended while on the diet.

If you do need a sweet treat, these date truffles should be eaten sparingly.

Coconut Date Balls with Macadamia Nuts

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