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Chinese cuisine is adored around the world for its symphony of flavours and salivating textures. So, many people wish to make it at home for their loved ones.
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If you’re also planning to do so, make sure to keep these basic ingredients, before you get cooking!
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1. Soy Sauce A majority of dishes use this ingredient, so make sure to invest in a renowned brand!
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2. Sesame Oil The dark-hued one is made from toasted sesame seeds while the lighter-toned oil is not toasted and doesn’t have a rich taste.
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3. Shaoxing Wine A lot of famous Chinese recipes call for the use of this ingredient, so you might want to keep a bottle in your cupboard.
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4. Oyster Sauce Adding that whiff of umami flavours, oyster sauce is definitely a Chinese pantry essential.
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5. Ground White Pepper Most of the dishes cooked in this cuisine uses white pepper powder as compared to Western cooking which generally uses black.
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6. Corn Starch This is a thickening agent that is generally used while preparing thick gravied dishes.
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So, stock up your pantry and cook a storm!
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