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Cooking Staples
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items ๐ฉโ๐ณ๐ผ WELCOME TO MY PRETEND COOKING SHOWโข PANTRY!
These are the actual ingredients, seasonings, sauces, and kitchen staples I use in my homemade recipes!
From Korean and Japanese cooking essentials to Latin flavors, Italian favorites, and everyda...
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๐จ๐งผ IF YOU LOVE A DEEP CLEAN, YOU NEED ONE OF THESE!
I LOVE my steam cleaner! My kitchen cabinets, stovetop, and especially the INSIDE of my oven look practically brand new after a good steaming! ๐คฃโจ
And those little nooks and crannies? Sliding do...
Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce, 15 oz Bottle
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๐ LIGHT SOY SAUCE AND DARK SOY SAUCE ARE NOT THE SAME! ๐ผ
Dark soy sauce is one of my Asian cooking staples! I use it in my Spam fried rice, stir-fries, and sauces for that beautiful deep color and rich umami flavor. It's thicker, darker, and a lit...
Dark Soy Sauce - Chinese Ingredients Glossary
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๐ ALL THE UMAMI, NONE OF THE OYSTERS! ๐ผ
I don't eat seafood, so vegan oyster sauce is a MUST in my kitchen! Made with mushrooms instead of oysters, it adds that rich, savory, slightly sweet flavor to stir-fries, fried rice, noodles, marinades, and...
Vegan Oyster Sauce
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๐ THIS BRAND AND ONLY THIS BRAND! ๐ผ
Kadoya Roasted Sesame Oil is a MUST in my kitchen! Rich, nutty, aromatic, and smells AMAZING! ๐ I use it in my fried rice, Korean-inspired marinades, stir-fries, noodles, and homemade sauces.
My cooking tip: A...
Kadoya Roasted Sesame Oil
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๐ถ THE SECRET TO THAT SWEET & SAVORY JAPANESE FLAVOR! ๐ผ
Mirin is another must-have in my kitchen! It's a sweet Japanese rice cooking wine that adds depth, balances salty soy sauce, and gives sauces that beautiful glossy finish. ๐
Perfect for ...
Soeos Authentic Mirin Japanese Cooking Wine
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๐ถ MIRIN AND COOKING SAKE ARE NOT THE SAME! ๐ผ
Another Japanese kitchen staple! Unlike sweet mirin, cooking sake adds a delicate savory depth, helps tenderize meats, and mellows strong aromas. I love using it in chicken marinades, stir-fries, teriya...
Morita Premium Organic Cooking Sake,16.66
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๐ IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW! A LITTLE KNORR GOES A LONG WAY! ๐ผ๐คฃ
This chicken bouillon is practically a permanent resident in my kitchen! I use it to season rice, soups, stews, vegetables, sauces, and even my homemade marinades.
It adds that rich, sa...
Granulated Chicken Bouillon
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๐ง MSG IS NOT THE ENEMY, IT'S THE FLAVOR! ๐ผ๐คฃ
One of my favorite little kitchen secrets! MSG enhances that delicious savory umami flavor without overpowering your food. I use a pinch in my Spam fried rice, stir-fries, soups, vegetables, and homemad...
Understanding MSG (Weijing, ๅณ็ฒพ)
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๐ฑ A LITTLE SPRINKLE MAKES EVERYTHING BETTER! ๐ผ๐
Roasted sesame seeds are ALWAYS in my kitchen! Nutty, fragrant, and give dishes that delicious little crunch. I sprinkle them over my Spam fried rice, Korean pancakes (jeon), stir-fries, noodles, ve...
Wang Premium Roasted and Toasted Sesame Seeds
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๐ฅฆ IF VEGETABLES TASTE BLAH TO YOU, TRY THIS! ๐คฃ๐ผ
Hands down, one of my FAVORITE seasonings for roasted veggies! The balsamic and roasted onion combination adds that delicious sweet, tangy, savory flavor!
I love it on Brussels sprouts, carrots, po...
Balsamic & Roasted Onion Veggie Roaster Seasoning Blend
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๐ฅฌ Easy Homemade Vegan Kimchi ๐ถ๏ธ
No fish sauce, no shrimp paste, Ingredients
* 1 medium Napa cabbage
* ยผ cup coarse sea salt (non-iodized)
* 1 medium carrot, julienned
* 4 green onions, chopped
* 4 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
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Vegetarian and vegan kimchi (Chaesik-kimchi: ์ฑ์๊น์น)
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๐ถ๏ธ NOT ALL RED PEPPER FLAKES ARE CREATED EQUAL! ๐ผ๐คฃ
Gochugaru is a MUST in my kitchen! These Korean red pepper flakes have a beautiful smoky, slightly sweet, fruity heat without overpowering your food.
I use them in my homemade vegan kimchi, kimc...
Non-GMO, Gochugaru, Kosher
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๐ถ๏ธ SWEET, SPICY, SAVORY & A LITTLE FUNKY! ๐ผ๐
Gochujang is another Korean kitchen staple I LOVE! This fermented red chili paste adds a rich, slightly sweet heat and incredible umami flavor.
I use it in Korean BBQ marinades, spicy chicken, sti...
Gochujang โ Premium Korean Red Chili Paste
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๐ BORING RICE? NOT IN MY KITCHEN! ๐ผ๐คฃ
Furikake is a Japanese seasoning that makes even plain rice delicious! A savory blend of toasted sesame seeds, seaweed, and other flavorful goodies.
My little one LOVES this sprinkled over warm rice with a fr...
Furikake Seasoning
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๐ท MY COOKING SECRET? A LITTLE WINKING OWL! ๐ผ๐คฃ
I love using Winking Owl wines from ALDI in my cooking! Affordable, flavorful, and perfect for adding depth to homemade dishes.
๐ Pinot Grigio: My favorite for chicken, pork tenderloin, garlic butte...
Winking Owl Pinot Grigio
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๐ฎ THIS BRAND AND ONLY THIS BRAND! ๐ผ๐คฃ
La Preferida is the ONLY taco seasoning I'll use! Trust me, I've tried the other brands, and EWWW! NO THANK YOU! ๐คฃ
Perfectly seasoned, savory, and full of flavor without that weird aftertaste I get from othe...
La Preferida Authentic Taco Seasoning Mix
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๐ฅฉ IT'S CALLED STEAK SEASONING, BUT DON'T STOP AT STEAK! ๐ผ๐คฃ
McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning is one of my favorite kitchen shortcuts! That coarse blend of garlic, pepper, and spices adds BIG flavor with very little effort!
I use it on burgers, ...
McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning, 29 oz.
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๐ฌ๐ท HOMEMADE CHICKEN GYROS MADE EASY! ๐ผ๐
I LOVE this gyro seasoning from ALDI! The combination of garlic, coriander, and rosemary gives chicken that delicious Greek-inspired flavor without mixing a dozen spices!
I use it to season chicken for my...
ALDI Food Craft 4-in-1 Greek Seasonings Gyro Same-Day
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NOT ALL CANNED TOMATOES TASTE THE SAME! ๐ผ๐
I LOVE Happy Harvest tomatoes from ALDI! They have that delicious, fresh tomato flavor, and the basil, garlic, and oregano add even more goodness!
I use them in just about everything that calls for to...
Happy Harvest Diced Tomatoes with Basil
