refreshing Recipes
56 delicious refreshing recipes from around the world
Naengmyeon (Korean Cold Noodles)
A refreshing Korean summer dish featuring chewy buckwheat noodles served in a bracingly cold, tangy broth or tossed with a spicy sauce. This recipe focuses on the classic mul naengmyeon (water naengmyeon).
Nộm Hoa Chuối (Vietnamese Banana Flower Salad)
A refreshing and crunchy Vietnamese salad featuring tender shredded banana flower, savory poached chicken, and a medley of fresh herbs, all tossed in a vibrant nuoc cham dressing and topped with crispy peanuts and fried shallots. This dish is a delightful appetizer or light meal.
Pai Huang Gua (Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad)
A classic Chinese cold appetizer, Pai Huang Gua features crisp cucumbers smashed to create a rough texture, perfect for absorbing a tangy, savory, and slightly spicy dressing. It's incredibly refreshing and addictive, making it a popular side dish.
Patbingsu (Korean Shaved Ice)
A refreshing and customizable Korean shaved ice dessert, featuring a mountain of finely shaved ice topped with sweet red bean paste, chewy rice cakes (tteok), fresh fruit, and a drizzle of condensed milk. Perfect for a hot summer day.
Rojak
A vibrant and refreshing Malaysian fruit and vegetable salad, tossed in a rich, sweet, sour, and spicy shrimp paste dressing. This dish offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors.
Sayur Asem
Sayur Asem is a refreshing Indonesian sour vegetable soup, traditionally flavored with tamarind. It's a light and healthy dish packed with various vegetables.
Sikhye (Korean Sweet Rice Punch)
A traditional Korean sweet beverage made from malted barley and cooked rice, known for its refreshing sweetness and the delightful texture of floating rice grains. It's often enjoyed as a dessert drink or a digestive aid.
Sujeonggwa (Korean Cinnamon Punch)
A traditional Korean sweet and spicy cinnamon ginger punch, often enjoyed during holidays, featuring the unique flavor of dried persimmons and a hint of pine nuts. It's known for its refreshing taste and digestive properties.
Sunomono (Japanese Vinegared Cucumber Salad)
A quintessential Japanese side dish, Sunomono features thinly sliced cucumbers marinated in a bright, tangy-sweet vinegar dressing. It's incredibly refreshing and serves as an excellent palate cleanser.
Sweet Lassi
A classic Punjabi refreshment, this sweet lassi is a thick, creamy, and frothy yogurt-based drink, delicately flavored with sugar and cardamom. Perfect for cooling down on a warm day or complementing spicy meals.
Tab Tim Krob (Thai Red Rubies)
A visually stunning and incredibly refreshing Thai dessert featuring jewel-like water chestnuts coated in vibrant tapioca pearls, served in sweetened coconut milk over crushed ice. The contrast of textures – the crisp water chestnut within a chewy, tender coating – makes this a delightful treat.
Tub Tim Grob (Thai Red Rubies)
A classic Thai dessert featuring chewy, jewel-like 'red rubies' (water chestnuts coated in tapioca starch) suspended in a sweet, creamy coconut milk broth, served over crushed ice. It's wonderfully refreshing and visually appealing.
Yang Zhi Gan Lu (Mango Pomelo Sago)
A beloved Hong Kong dessert soup featuring sweet, ripe mangoes, chewy sago pearls, juicy pomelo, and a creamy coconut-evaporated milk base. This chilled dessert is refreshing and satisfying.
Yum Wun Sen (Thai Glass Noodle Salad)
A vibrant and refreshing Thai glass noodle salad featuring tender shrimp, savory pork, crisp vegetables, and a zesty, spicy dressing. Perfect as a light meal or appetizer.
Agua de Horchata
A refreshing and creamy Mexican beverage made from soaked rice, almonds, and cinnamon. It's a delightful, sweet drink perfect for any occasion, especially when served chilled over ice.
Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Iced Tea)
A vibrant and refreshing cold beverage made from dried hibiscus flowers, offering a beautiful ruby-red color and a delightful tangy flavor. Perfect for hot days.
Agua de Panela
A simple, traditional Colombian beverage made by dissolving panela (unrefined whole cane sugar) in water. It can be enjoyed hot as a comforting drink or chilled as a refreshing thirst-quencher.
Caipirinha
Brazil's national cocktail, the Caipirinha, is a vibrant and refreshing drink made with fresh lime, sugar, and cachaça. Its simplicity allows the bright citrus and potent spirit to shine.
Chicha Morada
A traditional Peruvian beverage made from purple corn, offering a sweet, spiced, and refreshing flavor profile. This vibrant drink is an iconic part of Peruvian culture.
Chicha Venezolana
A beloved Venezuelan beverage, Chicha is a creamy, sweet, and refreshing drink made from rice, milk, and infused with cinnamon and vanilla. Perfect for a warm day or as a dessert drink.
Cholao
A refreshing and vibrant Colombian shaved ice dessert, typically enjoyed as street food, featuring a delightful mix of fruits, sweet condensed milk, and colorful syrups.
Jugo de Guayaba (Guava Juice)
A refreshing and fragrant pink guava juice, naturally sweet and a beloved Venezuelan classic.
Jugo de Maracuyá (Colombian Passion Fruit Juice)
A vibrant and refreshing Colombian passion fruit juice, known for its delightful tartness balanced with sweetness. Perfect for a hot day or as a tropical treat.
Jugo de Parchita (Passion Fruit Juice)
A refreshingly tart and tropical passion fruit juice, a beloved Venezuelan classic.