The 5 Asian ingredients I use in everything

Hey friend 💛

I don’t know about you, but even with a full pantry, there are always a few ingredients I reach for over and over again.

And because I’m Chinese-American, a lot of my “always on repeat” staples are Asian-forward — but here’s the thing… I don’t just use them in Chinese recipes.

I use them in pasta, soups, salad dressings, and all kinds of typical “American” meals.

So today I’m sharing my 5 must-have Asian pantry staples that I use almost as much as salt and pepper — plus an easy recipe idea for each one.

👉 Read the full post here:
5 Must-Have Asian Ingredients I Use in Everyday Cooking

If you’ve been wanting to cook with more flavor without making things complicated… this is a great place to start.

💬 Which one are you going to use first? Hit reply and tell me — I always love hearing what you’re cooking.

Cheers 🥂,

Cheers, Jenn

Food blogger, mom, and forever team “include the kids in the kitchen.” I share approachable, family-focused recipes inspired by my Chinese-European roots, Midwest comfort, and chef-dad wisdom. Here on KIT, I’m curating tools that make cooking with kids joyful—not stressful—including the gadgets, storage, and go-to gear that keep our flour-dusted kitchen running smoothly. Let’s raise the next generation of home cooks—one lunchbox, snack board, and mini apron at a time.