I have a kitchen I can call my own for the last 13 months now. It's been an interesting process understanding what systems to use to stock groceries, which meal to cook depending on how much time we have, and what ingredients to have at all times.
I finally started realizing that these were the three essential ingredients I use quite frequently:
(1) Lemons- Whether it's for making lemon water or for sprinkling on salads and meals, this is such a perfect and purifying ingredient
(2) Ginger - Perfect for masala chai, ginger tea, and for cooking basically anything. It's great for recovering from a cold and a great anti-inflammatory ingredient
(3) Chili - I kind of just need this in anything. It's like Sriracha to the rest of the world.
So now I keep a bowl with all three ingredients ready to use in a moment's notice. Curious to know, what are your everyday flavors?
P.S. Thank you so so so much for your kind words on my last post! xoxoxoxo^infinity
I've recently discovered lemons are great on everything too, in juices, salad dressings and hot drinks.
ReplyDeleteI've always loved garlic in everything as well as chilli... not great for your breath though!
And this isn't a flavour but I'm become obsessed with avocado recently, especially for breakfast or in salads.
Ah yes, I love avocados myself! I just can't get myself to eat them at their prime and then they go bad. I usually don't have too much garlic but appreciate it in soups mostly. :)
DeleteAll three of those are amazing little ingredients to keep around! I always find myself reaching for a lemon and it'll be gone, guess I need to stock up on those better ;)
ReplyDeleteWe always have fresh garlic, cheeses, and olive oil on hand in our house....Italian food's a favorite! Personally, I always keep some harissa sauce in the pantry too (love spicy food), but it goes well with pasta dishes and such too.
Yes, stocking up on lemons is a good idea! But so many of mine have gone bad some of the time. I'm almost thinking of growing a lemon tree just so I can always have them around at least.
DeleteCheese and olive oil is definitely also a stape. Is harissa sauce similar to the "rooster" sauce? That's what i usually have around my house. It's not made of roosters, just the name of it is a little misleading. :)
i never actually used to buy lemons until recently. for sure lemons and ginger are a staple in the kitchen for me!
ReplyDeleteI never used to use lemons either until I had my own kitchen. Now I use it in almost anything. also, the leftover peels I cut up and flush down the drain. It's so refreshing to smell it! :)
DeleteOh yes, I usually have these flavors in my kitchen as well! I love having jalepenos around, and onions in everything! :) The other day, I realized that the smell of cooking onions is one my favorite things :P
ReplyDeleteAh yes! I definitely enjoy the smell of cooking onions!! even though I prefer eating raw onions myself haha! Jalapenos are definitely a must. I love them as pizza toppings especially. :)
DeleteI love your photos and posts (new follower from Jane's blog). It's great to have these ingredients just ready all the time. I'd have garlic and scallions to add to your list. (no chilis for us though) I wish I could always have basil on hand....
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lisa! I wish I could have basil on hand too! Usually they come in such big bundles and then they go bad so quickly.
DeleteOh ginger! I absolutely love its taste in any meal! xx
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