Herbs and Spices

	Cumin
	Coriander
	Turmeric
	Garam masala
	Five-spice powder
	Saffron
	Dried rosemary
	Dried oregano
	Dried thyme
	Sea salt
	Chili powder
	Black pepper
	Whole black peppercorns (for grinding)
	Cinnamon

Spreads, pastes and stocks

	Dashi stock powder
	Tahini
	Wasabi
	Dijon mustard
	Thai red curry paste
	Thai green curry paste
	Miso paste
	Shrimp paste
	Tomato paste
	Vegetable stock
	Chicken stock

Nuts, seeds and dried fruit

	Walnuts
	Almonds
	Pine nuts
	Pistachio nuts
	Cashew nuts
	Peanuts
	Sesame seeds
	Dates
	Apricots
	Raisins
	Figs

Canned, bottled and packaged foods

	Anchovies
	Canned cannellini beans
	Canned chickpeas
	Dried red lentils
	Sun-dried tomatoes
	Artichoke hearts
	Black olives
	Green olives
	Kalamata olives
	Capers
	Canned baby corn
	Japanese pickled ginger (gari)
	Coconut milk
	Nori
	Canned light tuna
	Canned red salmon
	Canned sardines
	Canned tomatoes

Oils, vinegars and cooking wines

	Extra virgin olive oil
	Peanut oil
	Toasted sesame oil
	Shaoxing rice wine
	Balsamic vinegar
	Rice vinegar
	Mirin
	Chinese soy sauce
	Japanese soy sauce
	Kecap manis
	Fish sauce
	Oyster sauce
	Hoisin sauce
	Black bean sauce
	Sambal oelek
	Canola oil

Grain foods

	Basmati rice
	Arborio rice
	Jasmine rice
	Koshihikari rice (or similar sushi rice)
	Spaghetti
	Lasagna
	Penne
	Fusilli
	Farfalle
	Rice paper sheets
	Wheat noodles
	Rice vermicelli noodles
	Rice stick noodles
	Somen noodles
	Soba noodles
	Udon noodles
	Couscous
	Bulgur
	Long-grain rice