All of my pantry items, and more… This is a personal documentation - a living document, and I will update the list if I need to.

Spices & powdered:

  • Smoked paprika
  • Cumin
  • Fennel seeds
  • Coriander
  • Thyme
  • Oregano
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Chilli powder
  • Chilli flakes
  • Sichuan peppercorn (mala)
  • Star anise
  • Cloves
  • Nutmeg
  • Cinnamon
  • Turmeric powder
  • Bay leaves
  • Cardamom
  • Gochugaru
  • Nuts:
    • Candlenuts
    • Walnut
    • Peanuts
  • Spice blends:
    • Homemade taco seasoning
    • Homemade BBQ rub
    • Homemade Italian seasoning
    • Homemade Chinese five spices
    • Homemade Jamaican jerk seasoning
    • Homemade Moroccan seasoning
    • Homemade all-purpose seasoning
    • Homemade cajun seasoning
    • Homemade fajita seasoning
  • Japanese curry blocks - I use S&B golden curry
  • Indian curry powder
  • Bonito powder - I use Shimaya
  • Dried seaweed (wakame)
  • Dried shrimp
  • Flour:
    • Plain flour (all-purpose)
    • Corn flour (corn starch)
  • Sesame seeds
  • Baking soda
  • Baking powder
  • Gelatine
  • Breadcrumbs

Sauces & liquids:

  • Ketchup
  • Chilli sauce - I use Sriracha
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Japanese soy sauce - I use Kikkoman
  • Chinese soy sauce
  • Chinese dark soy sauce
  • Oyster sauce - I use Lee Kum Kee Premium
  • Fish sauce - I use Red Boat
  • Hoisin
  • Homemade BBQ sauce
  • Vinegar:
    • White vinegar
    • Balsamic vinegar
    • Apple cider vinegar
    • Red wine vinegar
    • White wine vinegar
    • Rice wine vinegar
    • Chinkiang vinegar
  • Shaoxing wine
  • Dijon mustard
  • Japanese mayonnaise (kewpie mayo)
  • Gochujang
  • Sesame oil - I use Ottogi
  • Vanilla extract
  • Peanut butter
  • Tahini
  • Mirin - I use Hinode mirin
  • Cooking sake
  • Honey
  • Molasses

Counter top:

  • Salt
  • White sugar
  • Brown sugar
  • Black pepper
  • White pepper
  • Chicken powder - I use Knorr
  • MSG - I use Ajinomoto
  • Cooking oil:
    • Extra virgin olive oil
    • Unrefined avocado oil - if I need high smoke point oil with neutral flavour

Fridge staple:

  • Eggs - I usually stock pasture raised
  • Milk
  • Butter

Miscellaneous:

  • Rice
  • Dried egg noodles
  • Dried pasta - usually I stock both short and long pasta
  • Fried shallot
  • Allium:
    • Garlic
    • Brown onions
    • Red onions