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Asian ingredient guide

Curious what doubanjiang is, or where to buy gochujang? Here's a plain-English guide to the Asian ingredients used in the MyPetitWok app — what they taste like, where to find them, and what to substitute when you can't.

A taste of our ingredient library — featured here are the ones used in our online recipes.

Steamed Fish Soy Sauce

Steamed Fish Soy Sauce

蒸鱼豉油

This specialty soy sauce is specifically formulated to elevate Cantonese-style steamed fish dishes. Sweeter and milder than standard ligh...

Bean sprouts

Bean sprouts

豆芽

Bean sprouts are crisp, tender shoots germinated from beans—most commonly mung beans—that are packed with essential vitamins and antioxid...

Pho Vietnamese Beef Flavor Paste

Pho Vietnamese Beef Flavor Paste

越南河粉牛肉调味膏

This concentrated savory paste blends authentic Vietnamese spices and aromatics to easily recreate the rich, comforting depth of traditio...

Japanese curry

Japanese curry

日式咖喱

Japanese curry is a rich and comforting home-style dish, slow-cooked with curry roux blocks, tender meat and vegetables. Milder and thick...

thirteen-spice seasoning

thirteen-spice seasoning

十三香

Classic thirteen-spice seasoning, scientifically blended with thirteen carefully selected spices, rich aroma, and rich flavor layers

Chinese chili oil

Chinese chili oil

油泼辣子

Chili oil is used to make sauce, to enhance the aroma

Rice Noodles (Flat / Thin)

Rice Noodles (Flat / Thin)

เส้นหมี่ Rice Noodles

Made from rice flour — gluten-free. Soak in warm water before using (do not boil). Thin (vermicelli) for spring rolls; flat for Pad Thai.

Dashi Stock

Dashi Stock

出汁 Dashi Stock

Japanese umami stock made from kombu and bonito flakes. The flavour backbone of Japanese cuisine. Instant granules (Hondashi) are conveni...

Miso Paste

Miso Paste

味噌 Miso Paste

Fermented soybean paste — the base of miso soup and many Japanese marinades. White (shiro) is mild; red (aka) is stronger.

Soft Tofu (Silken)

Soft Tofu (Silken)

豆腐 Tofu (Soft)

Very delicate, custard-like tofu. Falls apart if handled roughly. Perfect for Mapo Tofu.

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