Wednesday, 29 May 2013

The Store Cupboard



I guess I first really started to get into cooking when I moved away from home. I had an interest and a basic knowledge of food before I left and this seemed to intensify when I started to completely fend for myself.  The only reason I mention this is, is that when I was packed off to Uni my mum gave me a box which she called ‘The Store Cupboard'. The box contained all the herbs, spices and ingredients which you use on a regular bases.  It is also the stuff that’s going to be able to sit around for a while.


Here’s what I like to always have in my kitchen:
Tinned:
  • Tomatoes
  • Kidney Beans
  • Chick Peas


Dried Herbs & Spices:

  • Basil
  • Oregano
  • Coriander
  • Cumin
  • Mustard Seeds
  • Turmeric
  • Curry Powder
  • Garem Masala
  • Chili Powder
  • Paprika
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Chinese Five Spice
  • Bouillon/Stock Cubes
  • Black Pepper
  • Sea Salt

Oils & Sauces
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Sunflower Oil
  • Sesame Oil
  • Balsamic Vinegar
  • Soy Sauce
  • Mustard
  • Mint Sauce
  • Chilli/Tobasco Sauce


Other Bits
  • Dried Pasta
  • Rice
  • Cous Cous
  • Dried Noodles
  • Jarred Pesto, Olives & Sundried Tomatoes
  • Tomato Puree
  • Mixed Seeds/Nuts
  • Creamed coconut


There’s a few ingredients on that list that are undeniably way better fresh (basil, Coriander, Chilies etc) but its nice to have a back up if you don’t have fresh. Another thing that’s nice about dried herbs and spices is that they are considerably cheaper and being on a budget this is a massive plus. 

Now I’m not saying everyone should run out and buy all the ingredients on that list, I think its better to gradually add to it as you go and eventually you will get to know what you use regularly and build your own store cupboard.



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