{"id":173806,"title":"7 Fresh and Light Asian Recipes for Spring","modified":"2026-09-19T03:07:17+02:00","plain":"Spring is on its way, and our cravings are changing: time for fresh, colorful dishes bursting with flavor.\r\n\n\n\r\nWhen warmer days start to arrive, we put away the steaming soups and slow-cooked dishes in favor of lighter recipes. Asian cuisine is perfect for this: fresh herbs, crunchy textures, vibrant sauces, and dishes that taste just as good warm as they do cold. Here are 7 recipes that are ideal for making the most of spring.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n1. Vietnamese Spring Rolls\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe name says it all: this is THE ultimate spring recipe. Translucent rice paper wrappers filled with vermicelli, shrimp, fresh herbs, and crisp lettuce. No cooking, no fuss.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe secret is the nuoc mam dipping sauce served alongside them. Tangy, sweet, spicy: it brings every bite to life. Perfect for a light lunch or appetizers with friends.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n    Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls (G\u1ecfi Cu\u1ed1n) with Shrimp\n    Bright, fresh shrimp spring rolls paired with a creamy peanut dipping sauce. Every bite is loaded with crunchy vegetables, tender rice noodles, sweet shrimp, and fragrant herbs.\t\n4.78\/5 (61)\n\n\n35 minutes minutes\n\n    \n\n\n    D\u00e9couvre vite la recette compl\u00e8te !\n\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Vietnamese Bo Bun\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nA big bowl of cold rice vermicelli topped with caramelized stir-fried beef, fresh herbs, roasted peanuts, and crispy fried spring rolls. Bo bun is a complete meal that won't weigh you down.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe contrast between the hot beef and cold vermicelli, between the crunch of peanuts and the freshness of mint, is what makes this Vietnamese classic so appealing. Ideal when it's too hot to turn on the oven.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n    Vietnamese Bo Bun (B\u00fan B\u00f2 Nam B\u1ed9 Noodle Salad)\n    A delicious recipe for Bo Bun just like at the restaurant\t\n4.81\/5 (56)\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n    D\u00e9couvre vite la recette compl\u00e8te !\n\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n3. Som Tam, Thai Green Papaya Salad\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCrunchy, tangy, spicy, sweet: som tam ticks every box in a single bite. Shredded green papaya is pounded in a mortar with lime, chili, fish sauce, and palm sugar.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIt's the kind of salad that makes you forget every bland salad you've ever eaten. Served with sticky rice or on its own, it hits the spot.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n    Som Tam \u2013 Easy Thai Green Papaya Salad\n    A lightning-quick, authentic Som Tam\u2014crisp green papaya tossed in a punchy, sweet-tangy-spicy dressing.\t\n4.92\/5 (23)\n\n\n20 minutes minutes\n\n    \n\n\n    D\u00e9couvre vite la recette compl\u00e8te !\n\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n4. Hiyashi Chuka, Japanese Cold Ramen\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn Japan, as summer approaches, restaurants put up signs saying \"\u51b7\u3084\u3057\u4e2d\u83ef\u59cb\u3081\u307e\u3057\u305f\": cold ramen is back. Chilled ramen noodles topped with strips of omelet, cucumber, ham, and tomato, all drizzled with a slightly sweet soy-vinegar sauce.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIt's fresh, colorful, and ready in 20 minutes. A true everyday Japanese dish that we don't see enough of in Europe.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n    Authentic Hiyashi Chuka - Cold Ramen\n    A recipe for cold and super colorful ramen for enthusiasts who still want to enjoy it in summer without succumbing to excess heat!\t\n5\/5 (24)\n\n\n20 minutes minutes\n\n    \n\n\n    D\u00e9couvre vite la recette compl\u00e8te !\n\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n5. Pad Thai\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPad thai needs no introduction. Rice noodles stir-fried in a wok with shrimp or chicken, eggs, tofu, bean sprouts, and crushed peanuts. The sauce combines tamarind, fish sauce, and palm sugar for a perfect sweet-salty-sour balance.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nUnlike the heavy versions sometimes found in restaurants, authentic pad thai stays light and fresh thanks to a squeeze of lime and herbs served on the side.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n    Authentic Pad Thai\n    \t\n4.76\/5 (200)\n\n\n20 minutes minutes\n\n    \n\n\n    D\u00e9couvre vite la recette compl\u00e8te !\n\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n6. Chinese Cold Noodles with Peanut Sauce\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nChilled wheat noodles coated in a creamy peanut sauce with black vinegar, sesame oil, and a hint of chili. Toss everything together, and every bite is rich, silky, and comforting.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis classic Chinese street food dish is eaten at room temperature or cold. Perfect for making ahead for a quick lunch or packing for a picnic.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n    Cold Sesame-Peanut Chinese Noodles\n    Cool, springy noodles tossed in a creamy, gently spicy peanut sauce\u2014perfect for hot summer days.\t\n4.90\/5 (46)\n\n\n13 minutes minutes\n\n    \n\n\n    D\u00e9couvre vite la recette compl\u00e8te !\n\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n7. Yachaejeon, Korean Vegetable Pancakes\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nA simple flour-and-water batter packed with thinly sliced vegetables: zucchini, carrot, green onion, and chili. Pan-fry in a hot skillet until golden, with crispy edges and a tender center.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYachaejeon are dipped in a soy-vinegar sauce and are easy to share. They're the kind of dish that celebrates seasonal vegetables, just what you need in spring.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n    Korean Vegetable Pancakes - Yachaejeon\n    Quick and easy vegetable pancakes to make the most of spring!  \t\n5\/5 (13)\n\n\n15 minutes minutes\n\n    \n\n\n    D\u00e9couvre vite la recette compl\u00e8te !","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/173806","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=173806"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/173806\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/116206"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=173806"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=173806"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=173806"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}