16 Asian Spice Blend Seasoning Ideas

Big flavors, simple blends. These Asian seasoning ideas bring a punch to any meal, adding bold, spicy, or aromatic notes.

A little sprinkle goes a long way in making everyday dishes taste way better.

From South, East, Central to Western Asia, here are 16 seasoning spice blends to ignite your creativity in the kitchen.

There is something from all over and a few are added to the cooking process, while others serve as toppings. I have also thrown in some use cases.

Asian Chicken Seasoning

A basic Asian style seasoning blend to flavor your chicken. This blend of spices can be prepared with common spice ingredients. I like to add some of this spice blend to the chicken filling of my savory Puff Pastry Bites.

Togarashi: Popular Japanese Spice Blend

A popular Japanese spice blend made from seven different spices is called Togarashi, or “Shichimi Togarashi.” Japan uses it in the same way that Americans use salt and pepper. Add it to your udon chicken noodle soup for a burst of flavors!

Madras Curry Powder

A Madras curry powder that is used to impart Indian-like flavors to foods. This can be used instead of Malaysian or Indonesian Curry powder too. I love adding a dash to my Curry Mayonnaise.

Chinese Salt & Pepper Seasoning

This seasoning can be used to recreate your favorite Chinese restaurant and takeaway dishes, or it is also delicious sprinkled over meat, fish, or tofu.

Chai Spice Mix Powder

The base for every tasty Indian Masala Chai. Boil your water with tea leaves and add a dash of this spice blend. It will instantly transport you to India.

Matcha Cumin Salt

Matcha Cumin Salt is a delicious way to use green tea to flavor foods. For an umami kick, pair the salt with fish, tofu or potatoes.

Salmon Furikake Seasoning

Many types of Furikake seasonings exist in Japan. This version is made with fresh salmon, and it's a wet seasoning tossed over cooked Japanese seasoned rice.

Garam Masala

You'll love this authentic and quick Garam Masala recipe that's packed with aromatic flavors from Indian whole spices. It's ready in just 20 minutes! Use it to season the Goan Chicken Curry.

Lebanese Za'atar Spice Blend

Za'atar is a Middle Eastern blend of spices and herbs, and you will find many variations across the historical Levant region. This is one of them. I use it to flavor my Maghmour stew or to top the flaky Lebanese flat breads.

Kerala Sambar Powder

This home-made Indian Kerala Sambar powder recipe is a spice blend prepared with fresh curry leaves, spices, and lentils that turns homemade sambar delicious and flavorful.

Chinese Five Spice Powder

Chinese Five spice is a classic spice blend that is used across the world. You can flavor savory and sweet dishes with this spice blend. I think 5 spice poached pears is a great use for this spice blend.

Mala Spice Mix

This Mala Spice Mix contains ground spices that impart a spicy, tingly, and numbing sensation. It's used in Sichuan cooking. Think Sichuan dry fried green beans.

Wakame Furikake Seasoning

Wakame is a kelp that is traditionally used in Japanese cuisine. Here, the dried wakame is cut into smaller pieces to create a Furikake seasoning. Use as a topping with rice or over your Japanese soups.

Chaat Masala

Chaat masala is a unique spice blend used as a topping. It has a tangy mango flavor, a unique egg-like black salt taste, and a fresh mint touch among other flavor-giving ingredients. It's used over salads, fruits and Indian snacks.

Japanese Curry Roux

Japanese Curry Roux is the base for every tasty karē raisu (Japanese curry sauce). This is a basic recipe to prepare this curry roux, which by the way calls for Indian Garam Masala.

Achar ka Masala (Indian Pickle Spice Blend)

Make this Achar ka Masala at home if you love homemade Indian pickles. Adjust the flavoring to your needs and have fun creating flavor-packed Indian pickles.