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Asian in the Kitchen

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I am sharing what I have in my kitchen to cook all my Asian meals.
 
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This is the #1 must have in an Asian Kitchen. There are many great brands out there but make sure you do buy one that does not burn your rice on the warm function for 24 hrs. This is the one I currently have, and I love it. The rice will usually last...
Cuckoo Electric Heating Rice Cooker CR-0655F
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Have you ever wondered how sticky rice is cooked? Or have always wanted to try sticky rice? You will need this two-piece cooker. You will need a special type of rice. On the bag it should say sweet rice. Usually, can be found at any Asian market and ...
Set of Sticky Rice Steamer Pot and Basket Cook Kitchen Cookware Tool
 
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Everyone needs this. I use this to make what people with call it these days “crack sauce”. Or to make papaya salad and other spicy dipping sauce. If you want a recipe for the sauce, let me know.
Wooden Mortar 6" Pestle Grinding Herb Garlic Papaya Salad Som Tum Thai Kitchen Tool 1 Set
 
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This pot is another must have to cook Asian meals. Soups such as Vietnamese pho or Lao kow poun are usually cooked in big pots to share with family and friends. I will also steam veggies, corn, or chicken in this pot.
Imusa 10Qt Aluminum Steamer or Stock Pot with Glass Lid & Removable Rack
 
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This hand peeler is a great tool to keep in your kitchen. I use this to peel my vegetables and also to shred as well. It does have a 3-n-1 feature so you will only need one tool. If you want to make Lao or Thai papaya salad, this tool is perfect.
Mainstays 3in1 Swivel Peeler, Sage Green
 
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I love this wok! It is the perfect size, and I love that it has a handle. I cook all my stir-fry, fried rice, and even deep fry food in this wok. Let me know if you would like a recipe to make in this wok. :)
22CM Cooking Wok Frying Pan Stainless Steel Wok Traditional Wok with Wooden Handle Gas Stove Cooking Wok Kitchen Cooking Pot
 
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I use these for everything. To eat and cook with. For some reason, eating noodles with chopsticks just tastes better :)
Mainstays 100% Bamboo Chopsticks, Long-10.43in, 12 Pairs, Red and Natural Bamboo Color
 
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We can't have soup or noodle soup without these. It is a deep soup, so you are sure to get a good swoop of soup when taking a bite.
4Pcs /8Pcs Wonton Soba Rice Pho Ramen Noodle Soup Spoons, Red and Black
 
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This sticky rice also known as sweet rice. Taste is like regular jasmine rice, but texture is soft and chewy. My best dish with sticky rice is bbq meat with a spicy sauce on the side. Dip the rice into the sauce and eat it with your bbq. Let me know ...
ROM AMERICA Sweet Sticky Glutinous Rice 2lb
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Best jasmine white rice is the long grain rice. Cooks like any other white rice but feel less heavy after eating it than short grain.
Carolina Jasmine White Rice, Thai Fragrant Long Grain Rice, 2 lb Bag
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Another favorite rice cooker
CUCKOO 3 Cup Rice Cooker with Timer & Steamer