Studio 5 Contributor Laura Wolford walks us through some basic guidelines of key ingredients for different types of food.
You can create different tastes of the world by simply adjusting seasonings. The meat and vegetables can remain basically the same, but by adding different taste enhancer, you have an entirely new and exciting dish.
Stock your kitchen well with different seasonings so that at a moment’s notice, you can enjoy a dish bursting with flavor. To achieve specific cuisines of the world, follow the chart below. This list is not all inclusive list of seasonings in each group, it’s a guide to get you started!
Chinese
Chinese 5 spice powder
Garlic
Red chilies and chili oils
Ginger root
Cilantro
Sesame seeds and oil
Peanut oil
Chili paste
Hoisin sauce
Fermented black beans and black bean paste or sauce
Rice vinegar
Cooking sherry
Soy sauce
Bean sprouts
Bok Choy
Nappa cabbage
Scallion
Italian
Oregano
Basil
Rosemary
Sage
Thyme
Parsley
Dried Italian seasoning
Balsamic vinegar
Olive oil
Onion
Garlic
Capers
Red pepper flakes
Fennel
Arugula
Olives
Mozzarella cheese
Ricotta cheese
Parmesan cheese
Tomatoes
Tomato sauce
Indian
Garlic
Cinnamon
Cumin
Cardamom
Clove
Anise
Curry
Turmeric
Chilies
Cilantro
Ginger
Lime
Onion
Raisins
Apples
Nuts
Peppers, green and red
Japanese
Garlic
Ginger root
Pickled ginger
Scallion
Cucumber
Daikon
Sake
Soy sauce
Sugar
Watercress
Wasabi
Miso
Mirin
Sesame seeds
Plum wine
Seaweed
Mexican
Garlic
Cumin
Chili powder
Cloves
Oregano
Thyme
Vanilla
Lime
Cilantro
Onions
Tomatoes
Red pepper
Chilies
White vinegar
Legumes
Dried peppers
Bell peppers
Thai
Garlic
Cumin
Cloves
Lemongrass
Cilantro
Mint
Basil
Ginger
Fruit (bananas, pineapple, mangoes, papaya)
Fish sauce
Dried shrimp
Coconut milk
Sugar
Ketchup
Peanuts, peanut oil and peanut butter
You can download and print off a recipe card version of the ingredient supply checklist. Keep it in your recipe box for some daring creations.
Click twice on the cards below for a printable version of the ingredients listed.
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