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 the pantry

fish sauce (nam pla)

soy sauce

oyster sauce

hoisin sauce 

jasmin rice

vermicelli rice 'stick' or glass noodles

(asian) sesame oil

peanut oil

unsalted peanuts

sherry

rice vinegar

mirin (sweet sake)

palm sugar

honey

canned coconut milk

the spice rack

cumin

coriander

peppercorns (white, black, pink)

salt

star anise

five spice

chili flakes

ground ginger

curry powder

 

the fruit bowl

fresh garlic bulbs

fresh ginger root

onions

limes

lemons

 

with these ingredients in your kitchen, you are only ever 20 minutes away from a tour of the exotic east

the fridge

chili paste (sambal olek)

dried shrimp (I keep them in the fridge)

fresh basil

fresh cilantro (coriander)

carrots

bell peppers (capsicums)

minced garlic

minced ginger

the freezer

frozen peas

frozen chicken breasts of tenders

frozen beans

kaffir lime leaves