If you like cooking Asian food, then these are the items that you should have in your kitchen.
One of my favorite pre-seasoned woks!
MAKO Black Steel 14 Wok & Lid Set
Super flavorful sauce with a nice kick!
Original Sichuan Chili Crisp
If you like spicy hot pot, this is a great soup base.
Fire Hot Pot Base
When you do hot pot at home, this is a good electric option.
Dezin 6L Double-Flavor Electric Hot Pot
This stainless steel option is great to use over a butane stove (see rec)
Stainless Steel Divided Hot Pot
Use this with the stainless steel hot pot in the other rec.
Chef Master 15,000 BTU Portable Butane Stove
Every Chinese household has one. Ain't no one got time to wait for water to boil here!
Zojirushi Water Boiler & Warmer 4L
This one is a favorite for dipping dumplings aka pot stickers aka jiao zi in.
Sweet + Spicy Sichuan Chili Sauce
This may be a splurge but it is low maintainence and worth the money!
Hybrid Wok with Lid, 14" — HexClad
If you are looking to cook like a real Chinese chef, this one is for you. You will need to season this before using it. It's the perfect wok to use if you have a wok stove. It is best for use with gas stoves.
Craft Wok Hand Hammered Carbon Steel 14"
Pantry staple #1
Lee Kum Kee Premium Chicken Bouillon Powder
Pantry staple #2
Lee Kum Kee Premium Dark Soy Sauce
Pantry staple #3
Lee Kum Kee Premium Oyster Sauce
Pantry staple #4
Lee Kum Kee Hoisin Sauce
Pantry staple #5
Lee Kum Kee Panda Oyster Flavored Sauce
Pantry staple #6
(I used this in everything, even in a pot of chili!)
Lee Kum Kee Seasoning Soy Sauce
Pantry staple #7
(For when you need a sweeter tasting soy sauce.)
Lee Kum Kee Sweet Soy Sauce
Pantry staple #8
*This is a splurge but if you like to add a little flavor of the ocean with a kick, this is it. I add it to ramen, fried rice, stir fried bok choy, and a bunch of other dishes.
Lee Kum Kee XO Sauce
The liquid version of staple #1.
Lee Kum Kee Concentrated Chicken Bouillon
Great bamboo Steamer
12-Inch Bamboo Steamer w/ 6 Silicone Liners
This works on all cooking surfaces but the flat bottom works better with electric cook tops vs the round bottom ones I recommended.
kaqinu Carbon Steel Wok Pan 14-Piece set - 12.6"
If you cook with a carbon steel wok, these are the utensils to use. Toss and clang while cooking like a pro Chinese chef.
Spatula & Ladle Wok Utensil set
Multi-functional strainer
Asian Spider Strainer Set of 3
Pantry staple #9
Gourmet Taste Shao Xing Cooking Wine
Only clean your carbon steal wok with this so you dont lose your seasoning on the wok.
Bamboo Wok Brush (12.5")
The cleaver that cuts everything.
SHI BA ZI ZUO 7" Stainless Steel Cleaver
Use these strainers for hot pot meals so you don't loose your food in the broth!
3pcs Small Round Hot Pot Strainer
Great for soup, ramen, or even eating rice.
Asian Ceramic Soup Spoons- Set of 6
My secret to taking my dishes to another level. 🤫
YUMYUM Umami Seasoning
Pantry staple #10
Kadoya Roasted Sesame Oil
Easiest way to hydrate rice roll wrappers when making fresh rolls.
Vietnamese Rice Paper Water Bowl Dipper
The best rice cooker out there, IMO. I've had mine for over 10 years and still going strong.
A carbon steel wok is a staple Asian kitchen essential. It is so versatile- whether you are stir-frying, deep frying, steaming, making a quick soup, or even dry-toasting- it can be done with the wok.
Gibson Home Hammered 13 Inch Heavy Gauge Carbon Steel Wok in Black
