Learn about the BEST Riesling food pairings with this handy pairing guide.
Crisp and aromatic, with notes of apple, pear, and apricot, dry Riesling is a very food-friendly, white wine.
Similar to Gewürztraminer, it pairs well with spicy dishes, Asian food, and Indian curries. But don’t overlook it as the perfect pairing with your Easter Glazed Ham or as part of an epic Fondue party.
Looking for more white wine food pairings, be sure to check out my favorite foods that pair with Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Sauvignon Blanc too.
The BEST Riesling food pairings:
These delicious recipes pair perfectly with a glass of Riesling.
Spiced Chicken Dishes
When your chicken dish has a good amount of spices running through it, you’ll find that a glass of Riesling is the perfect complement.
Try out these fun pairings:
Lemon Chicken Skewers with Harissa Yogurt Sauce
Chicken Larb Gai Recipe (Thai Lettuce Wraps)
Curry Chicken Skewers with Lime
Mongolian Chicken
Dan Dan Noodles
Cumin Lamb Noodles
Mongolian Beef
Korean Tacos with Bulgogi Beef
Butter Chicken
Dal with Split Peas
Curries
Riesling is a great match with chicken, fish and vegetable curries:
Potato Vindaloo Curry
Curry Chicken Skewers
Curry Meatballs with Spicy Mangoes
Pad Kee Mao, also known as Drunken Noodles, is a traditional Thai dish with ground pork, wide rice noodles and plenty of fresh basil. Doused in a sauce typical of Thai cuisine which is perfectly balanced with heat, tanginess and sweetness – coming from Thai chiles, rice wine vinegar and sweet soy sauce.
This Instant Pot Butter Chicken recipe features chicken simmered in a mildly spiced, creamy tomato sauce. This recipe-quality Indian dish will be on your dinner table in a a flash!
This Curried Butternut Squash Soup is rich, creamy, delicious and perfect for chilly days.
Tan Tan Ramen, also known as Dan Dan Ramen or Tan Tan Noodles, combine delicious ramen noodles & ground pork with a spicy, creamy broth seasoned with chili oil, peanut butter and sesame paste.
This Chickpea Avocado Salad has all the traditional elements of a great guacamole and makes a healthy, protein and fiber-filled dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Plus, it comes together easily in just 10 minutes!
Easy Turkey Swedish Meatballs are a lightened-up version of traditional Swedish Meatballs. Served in a delicious, creamy sauce. Serve them over mashed potatoes, rice or egg noodles.
