Pantry Staple Diaries

My pantry is packed, and I’m annoyed about it.

Having a fully stocked larder feels great – and 100% supports the breadth of recipe types I create and the foods my family eats. But: I’ve got more stuff than my space can handle well, and I’m having trouble locating ingredients when I need them.

So, it’s time for a good run of pantry-clearing dinners.

Here’s what I have on hand:

Main pantry – this is a double cabinet, and finding ingredients has gotten a bit unwieldy – especially on that right hand side
This is just a mess – a great organizational start with mostly-labeled bins, but there is just more stuff than the space can support

Top Shelf

  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • 2 cans chili tuna
  • 3 packets nori strips
  • Furikake
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Togarishi
  • 1 tin sardines
  • 1/2 bag panko
  • 1/2 bag jumbo shells
  • Mango powder
  • Japanese veggie sauce
  • Date molasses
  • Soya chunks
  • Cornstarch
  • Cacao butter
  • Stevia
  • Baking soda
  • Bicarbonate soda
  • 1/2 bag spelt pasta
  • 1 packet riced broccoli
  • Roast onion bouillon powder
  • 1 pack Hakka noodles
  • 1/4 cup macadamia nuts
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 1 jar chili pesto
  • 1 jar roasted Thai chilis
  • 2 packets dashi stock starter
  • 1 tube wasabi
  • 1 jar shrimp paste
  • 1 box baking soda
  • 1 jar tahini
  • 1 container turkey gravy granules
  • 1 can pumpkin
  • 1/2 bag wakame
  • 1 jar tamarind paste
  • 1/2 jar peanut butter
  • Red wine vinegar
  • East North Carolina BBQ sauce
  • Pomegranate molasses
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Honey
  • Sesame oil
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Other NC BBQ sauce
  • Rice vinegar
  • Oyster sauce
  • Mustard oil
  • Ketjap manis
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Black vinegar
  • Vegetable oil
  • Liquid stevia
  • Crystal Light
  • Snacks bin
  • Dates

Raw nuts in the metal canisters:

  • Cashews
  • Almonds
  • Sunflower seeds
  • Walnuts
  • Pistachios
  • Pepitas
  • Hazelnuts
  • Slivered almonds

Bottom Shelf – the jars

  • Overflow spices
  • Coconut flour
  • Sushi rice
  • Coconut shake
  • Chia seeds
  • Sugar
  • Quinoa
  • Nutritional yeast
  • All Purpose flour

Bottom Shelf

  • Black strap molasses
  • Brown sugar
  • Salt
  • Peanut butter powder
  • Schezwan stir fry sauce
  • Pickled jalapenos
  • Applesauce
  • Coconut chutney powder
  • Ghee
  • Coconut oil
  • Lowry’s seasoning salt
  • Chipotle Choula
  • Grape seed oil
  • Texas Pete
  • Oregano
  • Peppermint extract
  • Vanilla extract
  • Maple extract
  • Orange extract
  • Chaat seasoning
  • Toasted pumpkin seeds

Spices – loose

  • Curry powder
  • Caraway seeds
  • Dry mustard powder
  • English mustard tube
  • Garlic powder
  • Chicken bouillon powder
  • Onion bouillon powder
  • Cumin
  • Chili powder
  • Black pepper
  • White pepper
  • Za’atar
  • Kabseh spices
  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Bay leaves
  • Beef bouillon tubes
  • Chili garlic seasoning

Spices – in spice containers

  • Oregano
  • Basil
  • Indian chili
  • Chicken tikka masala
  • Celery seed
  • Dill
  • Rosemary
  • Yellow mustard seeds
  • Black mustard seeds
  • Sweet paprika
  • Coriander
  • Lemon powder
  • Black cumin seeds
  • Sesame seeds
  • Coriander
  • Turmeric
  • Ginger
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Cardamom
  • Red chili
The fridge isn’t too bad, but it’s definitely not American-sized so it fills up *quick*

Fridge

  • Yellow mustard
  • Lime juice
  • Mango chili pickle
  • Tomato paste
  • Ginger garlic paste
  • Mushroom sauce
  • Anchovy paste
  • Red pepper pesto
  • BBQ sauce
  • Bombay sandwich chutney
  • Kewpie mayo
  • Regular mayo
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Honey mustard
  • Fish sauce
  • Coconut aminos
  • Honey mustard dill sauce
  • American ketchup
  • Sriracha
  • Dutch curry ketchup
  • Olives
  • Pickles
  • Gochujiang
  • White miso
  • Sambal olek
  • Eggs
  • Butter

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