South east asian main dish recipes costing less than $1.5 per serving with photo

Sardine Varuval (Dry Style)

Simply simple. Yet crazily yum with rice,tosai or toast

Noodles In Thai Sauce

Packs a punch - noodles with prawns, cabbage and eggs in a spicy tangy Thai sauce.

Chicken Curry With Potatoes

Chicken pieces fried with turmeric and marshalled with spices and potatoes.

Cashew Nut Masala Chicken

Role play of spices for spiciness, cashew nuts for crunchiness and generous doze of curry leaves for aroma.

Pinangat sa Kamatis

Kari Kepala Ikan Bersama Belimbing Buluh (Fish Head Curry)

A traditional Malaysian dish with a busy combination of fishy, spicy-sour flavors, accentuated by spices and…

Instant Tom Yam Noodle Soup

Spicy and tangy tom yam flavors but reached out with instant noodles in a simplified style.

Basil Tandoori Chicken With Longan Salsa

Served with a refreshing longan salsa, it's tender at the core yet firm and crispy on the outside.

Escabecheng Dalagang Bukid

One of the most liked by kids when it comes to fish dishes. Maybe it is due the fusion of acidic flavor and its sweet tangy taste.

Camaron Rebusado

One of the favorites in the family. Prawns! However you cook it, it's a hit. This recipe is one in my top list. I serve this when friends come and…

Chili Chicken in Oyster Sauce

Chili Chicken cooked in oyster sauce, french beans and green peppers.

Skinny and Sensational, Thai Chicken and Peanut Noodles

I love any kind of Asian noodle dish, especially a Thai one that includes peanut butter. Good news too: Peanut…

Skinny Thai Chicken and Peanut Noodles

I love any kind of Asian noodle dish, especially a Thai one that includes peanut butter. Good news too: Peanut…

Adobo Chicken

These Filipino-flavored chicken drumsticks are juicy and tender and super flavorful. They make great leftovers, too, cold or hot.

Caramelized Lemongrass Marinade

This recipe is widely used by grilled-food vendors in Vietnam. This marinade’s sweet lemony flavor greatly enhances the taste of grilled food. It is…