I stock up at Asian grocery stores once a month. Here are 12 things I always make sure to buy.

Josh OngJan 21, 2022, 23:03 IST

Even the smallest Asian stores have a huge range of productsJosh Ong/Insider

I grew up making Asian food with my family, but ingredients weren't always easy to come by.
I would often have to visit Asian stores to find specialist ingredients.

I'm half-Asian and spent a lot of my childhood hunting for ingredients to make food from my dad's side of my family.

I probably eat Asian food more than anything else.Josh Ong/Insider

I get through about a bag of rice a month.Josh Ong/Insider

Useful in everything from katsu to crab cakes.Josh Ong/Insider

These pastes make for a great foundation for curries or stews.Josh Ong/Insider

Brands will vary, but most gochujang comes in a plastic container like this.Josh Ong/Insider

Try not to cook with this pure sesame oil over high heat.Josh Ong/Insider

Don't be afraid of this powerful additive.Josh Ong/Insider

Sometimes choosing which ramen to buy is the most difficult task.Josh Ong/Insider

A bottle this size will last quite a few months.Josh Ong/Insider

You're likely to find a lot of different sriracha variations.Josh Ong/Insider

Most stores will carry a range of noodles for different Asian cuisines and dishes.Josh Ong/Insider

Make sure you have both dark and light soy in your cupboards.Josh Ong/Insider

You'll usually find a huge range of these, so you’re unlikely to run out of options.Josh Ong/Insider