@chefkleeokc and I hitting up an Asian grocery store for our go-to staples and must-buy finds 👀
From everyday essentials to underrated ingredients that elevate your cooking, this is where it all starts.
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asian pantry essentials 101 🍜🍱🥟
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Blending cultures be like… 🇦🇸🗣️🇲🇽
I’ve been trying to buy ingredients for specific purposes… and realized a lot of labels are actually pretty misleading. What sounds “authentic” or “traditional” isn’t always that at all 🥲
So here’s your mini PSA: a lot of these products aren’t fake… but they’re definitely not what you think you’re paying for 🏷️
After wasting money one too many times, I started paying way more attention, and I’ll keep sharing what to look for so you don’t have to learn the hard way
What “fake” or misleading foods have you noticed? Comment them and I’ll dig into it next 🔍
Ever felt overwhelmed at H Mart? You’re not alone!
With so many gochujang (Korean fermented chili paste) options on the shelf, it can be hard to know which one to choose. Here are a few quick tips!
1️⃣ Check the spice level
Some gochujang is labeled mild, medium, or extra spicy.
2️⃣ If there’s no English, look for these Korean words:
💚 순한맛: Mild
🧡 보통 매운맛: Medium
❤️ 매운맛: Spicy
🌶️ 청양: Usually very spicy (made with Cheongyang chili)
3️⃣ Check the ingredient list
Try to choose one with fewer ingredients, and watch out for high-fructose corn syrup, MSG, and preservatives.
The common red-tub gochujang is usually cheaper because it’s fermented for a shorter period and often uses additional ingredients to speed up production.
Traditionally made artisan gochujang is fermented for 6 months to a year in earthenware jars, which is why it’s often 3–4 times more expensive, and usually made with locally grown ingredients.
✅ Two good options you can find at H Mart:
👍 CJ 해찬들 맛있는 태양초 고추장 (CJ Haechandle Taeyangcho Gochujang): budget-friendly
👍 맥 찹쌀 고추장 (Maek Chapssal Gochujang-refrigerated section): artisan quality, traditionally fermented with Korean-grown ingredients
Hope this helps you choose your gochujang!
We also teach how to make clean-ingredient gochujang in our workshops.
More H Mart shopping tips coming in this series 👀
You don’t need fancy supplements to feel better.
Sometimes the simplest ingredients do the most. #chinesewellness #asianmarketfinds #wellnesshacks #gojiberry #jujube
Quick Asian Store pick ups! 🫶
No agenda, just ran Nia to pre-school and popped in on the way home! Tuna and kimchi toast is an absolute winner...now 3 hours to blitz the house!✌🏼 #asianstorefinds #foodhaul
They don't teach these things in school... so we will!
When picking out the PERFECT onion (that will last longer)... 🧅
1️⃣ It should be shiny
2️⃣ Medium-sized
3️⃣ Root & stem = HARD!
What other tips & tricks do you need help with, in and out of the kitchen? Let @thesoupbasequeen know in the comments👇
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Asian grocery shopping for quick, nourishing & easy cooking! 🥘🌱
Inspired by the love for multicultural cuisines, clean eating, exploration and the love for all communities!🌍💫
Definitely go explore different cultures grocery stores!, it is such an underrated hack!. It almost feels like you’re traveling and if you bring your kids, it is a great educational opportunity as the variety of products you see aren’t found in regular stores.
This was recorded at @panasiamilwaukee. Go on a little adventure, take your time exploring and learning about new ingredients! It’d be fun! 🫶🏽
If you’re not sure where to start at the Asian market, these 5 are easy entry points:
1️⃣Sweet fermented rice
Usually found in the refrigerated section along with tofu
2️⃣Canned dace with black beans
Usually found in the canned vegs/fruits/seafood section
3️⃣Konjac knots
Usually found in the refrigerated section along with tofu or noodles
4️⃣Lao Gan Ma chili crisp
Usually found in the sauce section
5️⃣Japanese oden ball combo
Usually found in the refrigerated section for pre-packaged food
Save this if you want more Asian market ingredient guides.
I’ll be sharing recipes with these soon.
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Unique Grocery Stores Pt. 3:
i need to check out all the thai grocery stores in queens. any favorite ones?
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📍Bangkok Center Grocery (104 Mosco St)
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