Ingredientes

Every ingredient carries a history. Explore traditional uses, modern research, and how to work with each one in the kitchen.

185 ingredients

Amchoor (Polvo de Mango Verde)

Amchoor (Polvo de Mango Verde)

Aamchur, Dried Mango Powder

Amla

Amla

Indian Gooseberry, Amalaki

intensely sourastringentbitter

Raíz de Sagitaria

Raíz de Sagitaria

Ci Gu, Arrowhead

mildly starchyslightly sweetclean

Asafétida (Hing)

Asafétida (Hing)

Hing, Heeng

pungentsulphurous rawonion-like when cooked

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera, Indian Winter Cherry

bitterearthyslightly sweet

Raíz de Astrágalo

Raíz de Astrágalo

Huang Qi, 黄芪

sweetmildbean-like

Atta

Atta

Chakki Atta, Whole Wheat Flour

earthynuttyslightly sweet

Elotitos (Maíz Tierno / Baby Corn)

Elotitos (Maíz Tierno / Baby Corn)

Xiao Yu Mi, Young Corn

mildslightly sweettender-crisp

Baijiu

Baijiu

Bai Jiu, Chinese Liquor

fierycomplexfunky

Brotes de Bambú

Brotes de Bambú

Zhu Sun, Bamboo Tips

mildearthyslightly bitter (fresh)

Arroz Basmati

Arroz Basmati

Bas Mati, Fragrant Rice

fragrantfloralnutty

Hojas de Laurel

Hojas de Laurel

Tej Patta, Indian Bay Leaf

warmherbalslightly floral

Palitos de Piel de Tofu

Palitos de Piel de Tofu

Fu Zhu, Yuba

mildslightly nuttyabsorptive

Germinados de Frijol (Brotes de Soya o Mungo)

Germinados de Frijol (Brotes de Soya o Mungo)

Dou Ya, Mung Bean Sprouts

mildfreshcrunchy

Betabel

Betabel

Beet, Chukandar

sweetearthyrich

Melón Amargo

Melón Amargo

Karela, Bitter Gourd

intensely bitterslightly astringentearthy

Cardamomo Negro

Cardamomo Negro

Badi Elaichi, Kali Elaichi

smokycamphoraceousearthy

Garbanzos Negros

Garbanzos Negros

Kala Chana, Desi Chickpeas

nuttyearthyslightly smoky

Semillas de Comino Negro

Semillas de Comino Negro

Shah Jeera, Kala Jeera

earthywarmslightly bitter

Pimienta Negra

Pimienta Negra

Kali Mirch, Piper nigrum

sharpspicywoody

Vinagre Negro

Vinagre Negro

Zhenjiang Vinegar, Chinkiang Vinegar

mellowcomplexslightly sweet

Bok Choy

Bok Choy

Pak Choi, Bai Cai

mildslightly sweetfresh

Calabaza Larga (Lauki)

Calabaza Larga (Lauki)

Lauki, Dudhi

mildslightly sweetwatery

Azúcar Morena

Azúcar Morena

Raw Cane Sugar, Demerara

molassescaramelwarm

Cardamomo

Cardamomo

Elaichi, Elettaria cardamomum

floralcitrusywarm

Semillas de Ajowan

Semillas de Ajowan

Ajwain, Bishop's Weed

intensely aromaticthyme-likeslightly bitter

Canela Cassia

Canela Cassia

Rou Gui, Chinese Cinnamon

Huevos de Siglo

Huevos de Siglo

Pi Dan, Thousand-Year Eggs

complexsulfurouscreamy

Chana Dal

Chana Dal

Split Bengal Gram, Split Desi Chickpeas

nuttysweetslightly firm

Castañas

Castañas

Chinese Chestnuts, Li Zi

sweetstarchyearthy

Consomé en Polvo de Pollo

Consomé en Polvo de Pollo

Ji Jing, Chicken Powder

savorychicken-forwardumami

Garbanzos

Garbanzos

Kabuli Chana, Garbanzo Beans

nuttyearthyslightly sweet

Salsa de Chile con Ajo

Salsa de Chile con Ajo

Tuong Ot Toi, Sambal Bawang Putih

freshpungentbright

Aceite de Chile

Aceite de Chile

La You, Hong You

spicynumbingtoasty

Brócoli Chino (Kai Lan)

Brócoli Chino (Kai Lan)

Kai Lan, Gai Lan

robustslightly bitterfresh

Apio Chino

Apio Chino

Qin Cai, Asian Celery

intensely herbalsharparomatic

Berenjena China

Berenjena China

Qie Zi, Asian Eggplant

mildcreamyslightly sweet

Azúcar de Roca China

Azúcar de Roca China

Bing Tang, Rock Candy

sweetmild caramelclean

Salchicha China (Lap Cheong)

Salchicha China (Lap Cheong)

Lap Cheong, Lop Chong

sweetsavorysmoky

Pasta de Ajonjolí China

Pasta de Ajonjolí China

Zhi Ma Jiang, Chinese Tahini

deeply nuttytoastyrich

Ñame Chino

Ñame Chino

Shan Yao, Huai Shan

mildslightly sweetstarchy

Choy Sum (Corazón de Vegetal Cantonés)

Choy Sum (Corazón de Vegetal Cantonés)

Cai Xin, Choi Sum

mildslightly sweettender

Canela

Canela

Ceylon Cinnamon, Dalchini

Clavos de Olor

Clavos de Olor

Laung, Syzygium aromaticum

intensely aromaticwarmslightly sweet

Leche de Coco

Leche de Coco

Santan, Kati

creamysweetrich

Raíz de Codonopsis

Raíz de Codonopsis

Dang Shen, 党参

sweetearthymild

Cilantro

Cilantro

Dhania, Cilantro (leaves)

citrusywarmslightly sweet

Jarabe de Maíz

Mulyeot, 물엿

mildneutralclean

Crema

Crema

Malai, Fresh Cream

Comino

Comino

Jeera, Cuminum cyminum

earthywarmslightly bitter

Hojas de Curry

Hojas de Curry

Kadi Patta, Meetha Neem

citrusyherbalslightly bitter

Rábano Daikon (Rábano Blanco Japonés)

Rábano Daikon (Rábano Blanco Japonés)

Luo Bo, White Radish

mildslightly pepperyclean

Salsa de Soya Oscura

Salsa de Soya Oscura

Lao Chou, Black Soy Sauce

richslightly sweetcaramel

Dashi

Dashi

Dashi Stock, Japanese Soup Stock

umamicleansavory

Azucena de Día

Azucena de Día

Golden Needles, Huang Hua Cai

sweetfloralearthy

Doenjang

Doenjang

된장, Korean Miso

umamipungentearthy

Doubanjiang

Doubanjiang

Toban Djan, Pixian Douban

intensely savoryspicyfermented

Chiles Secos

Chiles Secos

Gan La Jiao, Dried Red Chilies

spicyearthyslightly smoky

Pulpa de Longan Seco

Pulpa de Longan Seco

Long Yan Rou, 龙眼肉

sweetsmokycaramel

Vieiras Secas

Vieiras Secas

Gan Bei, Conpoy

intensely savorysweetdeeply umami

Hongos Shiitake Secos

Hongos Shiitake Secos

Dong Gu, Winter Mushrooms

intensely umamideeply earthywoody

Camarón Seco

Camarón Seco

Xia Mi, Dried Prawns

intensely savorysaltyumami

Cáscara de Mandarina Seca

Cáscara de Mandarina Seca

Chenpi, 陈皮

citrusywarmmusky

Vainas de Moringa (Drumsticks)

Vainas de Moringa (Drumsticks)

Moringa Pods, Sahjan

slightly bitterearthyvegetal

Envoltorios para Dumpling

Envoltorios para Dumpling

Jiao Zi Pi, Gyoza Wrappers

neutralwheatychewy

Fideos de Huevo

Fideos de Huevo

Ji Dan Mian, Cantonese Egg Noodles

richslightly eggyspringy

Hongos Enoki

Hongos Enoki

Jin Zhen Gu, Golden Needle Mushrooms

mildslightly fruitydelicate

Hinojo

Hinojo

Saunf, Foeniculum vulgare

sweetanise-likewarm

Semillas de Hinojo

Semillas de Hinojo

Xiao Hui Xiang, Chinese Fennel

sweetanise-likewarm

Fenogreco

Fenogreco

Methi, Trigonella foenum-graecum

bitterslightly sweetmaple-like

Frijoles Negros Fermentados

Frijoles Negros Fermentados

Dou Chi, Salted Black Beans

intensely savorysaltyearthy

Tofu Fermentado

Tofu Fermentado

Doufu Ru, Sufu

intensely savorysaltycreamy

Tofu Firme

Tofu Firme

Lao Doufu, Extra Firm Tofu

mildcleanslightly creamy

Salsa de Pescado

Salsa de Pescado

Nam Pla, Nuoc Mam

umamisaltysavory

Polvo de Cinco Especias

Polvo de Cinco Especias

Wu Xiang Fen, Chinese Five Spice

warmsweetanise-forward

Chiles Frescos

Chiles Frescos

Xian La Jiao, Fresh Red Chilies

spicyfreshbright

Galangal

Galangal

Laos, Lengkuas

pineycitrusysharp

Garam Masala

Garam Masala

Whole Spice Mix, Hot Spice Blend

warmcomplexaromatic

Ajo

Ajo

Da Suan, Allium sativum

pungentsharpsavory

Cebollino Chino (Ajo Tierno)

Cebollino Chino (Ajo Tierno)

Jiu Cai, Chinese Chives

garlickyfreshpungent

Ghee

Ghee

Clarified Butter, Smen

richnuttybuttery

Jengibre

Jengibre

Adrak (fresh), Sonth (dried)

spicywarmbright

Pasta de Jengibre y Cebollín

Pasta de Jengibre y Cebollín

Ginger Scallion Sauce, Jiang Cong Jiang

brightsharppungent

Ginseng

Ginseng

Insam, 인삼

bitterearthysweet

Fideos de Vidrio

Fideos de Vidrio

Fen Si, Cellophane Noodles

neutralalmost flavorlessslippery

Arroz Glutinoso

Arroz Glutinoso

Sweet Rice, Sticky Rice

Gochugaru

Gochugaru

Korean Red Pepper Flakes, Korean Chili Flakes

sweetsmokyfruity

Gochujang

Gochujang

Korean Red Chili Paste, Red Pepper Paste

spicysweetfermented

Bayas de Goji

Bayas de Goji

Wolfberry, Gou Qi Zi

mildly sweettangyfruity

Chiles Verdes Frescos

Chiles Verdes Frescos

Hari Mirch, Serrano

sharpbrightgrassy

Salsa de Frijol Molido

Salsa de Frijol Molido

Mian Jiang, Yellow Soybean Paste

saltysavoryfermented

Salsa Hoisin

Salsa Hoisin

Haixian Jiang, Chinese Barbecue Sauce

sweetsavorytangy

Albahaca Sagrada

Albahaca Sagrada

Tulsi, Ocimum tenuiflorum

clove-likepepperyslightly minty

Piloncillo

Piloncillo

Gur, Gud

richmolasses-likecaramel

Azufaifo

Azufaifo

Red Date, Da Zao

sweetwarmcaramel

Hojas de Lima Kaffir

Hojas de Lima Kaffir

Makrut Lime Leaves, Bai Makrut

intensely citrusyfloralherbaceous

Chiles de Cachemira

Chiles de Cachemira

Kashmiri Mirch, Deggi Mirch (similar variety)

mild heatdeeply redsweet

Kasuri Methi

Kasuri Methi

Dried Fenugreek Leaves, Kasoori Methi

bitterslightly sweetwarm

Kimchi

Kimchi

Gimchi, Kimchee

Rábano Coreano

Rábano Coreano

Mu, 무

pepperysweetcrisp

Fideos de Almidón de Camote Coreanos

Fideos de Almidón de Camote Coreanos

Dangmyeon, 당면

neutralmildstarchy

Salsa de Chile Lao Gan Ma

Salsa de Chile Lao Gan Ma

Old Godmother, Lao Gan Ma

savoryspicycrunchy

Hierba Limón

Hierba Limón

Takrai, Xa

citrusyfloralbright

Lentejas

Lentejas

Dal, Masoor

earthymildslightly peppery

Raíz de Regaliz

Raíz de Regaliz

Mulethi, Yashtimadhu

sweetslightly bitterwarm

Salsa de Soya Clara

Salsa de Soya Clara

Sheng Chou, Thin Soy Sauce

saltybrightsavory

Raíz de Loto

Raíz de Loto

Lian Ou, He Ou

mildslightly sweetstarchy

Semillas de Loto

Semillas de Loto

Lian Zi, 蓮子

sweetstarchymild

Macis

Macis

Javitri, Myristica fragrans (the aril)

warmsweetfloral

Masoor Dal

Masoor Dal

Red Lentils, Split Red Lentils

earthyslightly sweetmild

Mirin

Mirin

Hon Mirin, Shin Mirin

sweetmellowrounded

Miso

Miso

Fermented Soybean Paste, Shinshu Miso

savoryumamisalty

Dal Moong

Dal Moong

Mung Dal, Split Mung Beans

mildslightly sweetclean

Moringa

Moringa

Drumstick Tree, Moringa oleifera

earthyslightly bittergrassy

Glutamato Monosódico (MSG)

Glutamato Monosódico (MSG)

Monosodium Glutamate, Wei Jing

umamisavory-enhancingneutral

Mostaza China (Hojas de Mostaza)

Mostaza China (Hojas de Mostaza)

Jie Cai, Chinese Mustard

pepperybitterpungent

Aceite de Mostaza

Aceite de Mostaza

Sarson Ka Tel, Shorshe Tel

pungentsharpnutty

Semillas de Mostaza

Semillas de Mostaza

Rai, Sarson

nuttypungentsharp

Col China (Napa / Repollo Chino)

Col China (Napa / Repollo Chino)

Da Bai Cai, Chinese Cabbage

mildslightly sweettender

Semillas de Nigella

Semillas de Nigella

Kalonji, Black Seed

slightly bitterpepperyonion-like

Nuez Moscada

Nuez Moscada

Jaiphal, Jatiphala

Okra (Quimbombó)

Okra (Quimbombó)

Bhindi, Lady's Finger

mildslightly grassyvegetal

Flores de Osmanto

Flores de Osmanto

Gui Hua, 桂花

floralsweetfruity

Salsa de Ostión

Salsa de Ostión

Hao You, Oyster-Flavored Sauce

sweetdeeply savoryumami

Azúcar de Palma

Azúcar de Palma

Coconut Sugar, Gula Melaka

complexcaramelslightly smoky

Paneer

Paneer

Indian Cottage Cheese, Chenna (unset form)

mildmilkyslightly tangy

Aceite de Cacahuate

Aceite de Cacahuate

Groundnut Oil, Arachis Oil

mildnuttyslightly sweet

Verduras Encurtidas

Verduras Encurtidas

Pao Cai, Sichuan Paocai

Piñones

Piñones

Song Zi, Jat

butterycreamyresinous

Semillas de Granada (Secas)

Semillas de Granada (Secas)

Anardana, Anar Dana

tartfruitytangy

Almidón de Papa

Almidón de Papa

Gamja Jeonbun, Katakuriko

neutralcleanno aftertaste

Mostaza China en Conserva

Mostaza China en Conserva

Mei Cai, Zha Cai

soursaltyfermented

Calabaza

Calabaza

Kaddu, Kumra

sweetearthymild

Rajma

Rajma

Red Kidney Beans, Phaseolus vulgaris

richearthymeaty

Chile Rojo en Polvo

Chile Rojo en Polvo

Lal Mirch, Cayenne Powder

hotsharppungent

Hongo Reishi

Hongo Reishi

Lingzhi, Ganoderma lucidum

bitterwoodyearthy

Harina de Arroz

Harina de Arroz

Chawal Ka Atta, Bột Gạo

neutralcleansubtly sweet

Fideos de Arroz

Fideos de Arroz

Mi Fen, Rice Vermicelli

mildcleanneutral

Jarabe de Arroz

Jarabe de Arroz

Jocheong, 조청

Vinagre de Arroz

Vinagre de Arroz

Rice Wine Vinegar, Mi Cu

mildcleanslightly sweet

Turai (Calabaza Acanalada)

Turai (Calabaza Acanalada)

Turai, Turiya

mildslightly sweetspongy

Rosa

Rosa

Gulab, Rosa damascena

floralslightly sweetdelicate

Saeujeot

Saeujeot

새우젓, Salted Shrimp

umamibrinypungent

Azafrán

Azafrán

Kesar, Zafaran

floralhoneyedslightly metallic

Sake

Sake

Nihonshu, Japanese Rice Wine

umamisweetclean

Sal

Sal

Yan, Table Salt

saltycleanmineral

Huevos de Pato Salados

Huevos de Pato Salados

Xian Ya Dan, Salted Eggs

saltyrichyolk is intensely orange and grainy

Aceite de Cebollín

Aceite de Cebollín

Cong You, Spring Onion Oil

richsavorydeeply aromatic

Cebollitas de Cambray

Cebollitas de Cambray

Green Onions, Cong

sharponion-likefresh

Aceite de Ajonjolí

Aceite de Ajonjolí

Zhi Ma You, Toasted Sesame Oil

intensely nuttytoastyrich

Semillas de Ajonjolí

Semillas de Ajonjolí

Chamkkae, 참깨

nuttywarmtoasty

Chalotes

Chalotes

Xiao Cong, Asian Shallots

sweetmildcomplex

Bok Choy Baby Shanghainés

Bok Choy Baby Shanghainés

Shanghai Bok Choy, Xiao Bai Cai

mildsweettender

Vino de Shaoxing

Vino de Shaoxing

Shao Hsing Wine, Chinese Rice Wine

nuttyslightly sweetcomplex

Hongos Shiitake

Hongos Shiitake

Xiang Gu, Fragrant Mushroom

richearthydeeply umami

Pasta de Camarón

Pasta de Camarón

Belacan, Terasi

intensely savoryumamibriny

Hojuelas de Chile Sichuan

Hojuelas de Chile Sichuan

La Jiao Mian, Chili Powder (Chinese)

moderately spicyfruityvivid red

Pimienta de Sichuan

Pimienta de Sichuan

Hua Jiao, Chinese Prickly Ash

numbingcitrusyfloral

Tofu Sedoso

Tofu Sedoso

Nen Doufu, Soft Tofu

delicatecreamycustardy

Calabaza Serpiente (Snake Gourd)

Calabaza Serpiente (Snake Gourd)

Padwal, Chichinda

mildslightly bitterwatery

Hongo Blanco

Hongo Blanco

Bai Mu Er, Silver Ear

neutralsubtly sweetmild

Chícharos Chinos (Arveja Tirabeque)

Chícharos Chinos (Arveja Tirabeque)

He Lan Dou, Mangetout

sweetfreshcrisp

Salsa de Soya

Salsa de Soya

Shoyu, Jiang You

saltydeeply savoryumami

Garbanzos Partidos

Garbanzos Partidos

Kabuli Chana Dal, Split Kabuli Chana

mildnuttyslightly sweet

Anís Estrella

Anís Estrella

Ba Jiao, Chinese Star Anise

sweetlicoricewarm

Hongos de Paja (Champiñones de Arroz)

Hongos de Paja (Champiñones de Arroz)

Cao Gu, Paddy Straw Mushrooms

mildearthyslightly slippery

Salsa de Frijol Dulce

Salsa de Frijol Dulce

Tian Mian Jiang, Sweet Flour Paste

sweetrichsavory

Tamarindo

Tamarindo

Imli, Makham

soursweetfruity

Almidon de Tapioca

Almidon de Tapioca

Tapioca Flour, Cassava Starch

neutralcleanno flavor

Taro

Taro

Yu Tou, Yam Taro

starchymildly sweetnutty

Albahaca Tailandesa

Albahaca Tailandesa

Horapha, Húng Quế

aniselicoricepeppery

Tofu

Tofu

Doufu, Bean Curd

mildcleanneutral

Tofu Frito (Tau Pok)

Tofu Frito (Tau Pok)

Dou Pao, Abura-age

mildslightly nuttyspongy

Dal Toor

Dal Toor

Arhar Dal, Split Pigeon Peas

earthynuttyslightly sweet

Cúrcuma

Cúrcuma

Haldi, Curcuma longa

earthywarmslightly bitter

Dal Urad

Dal Urad

Black Gram, Vigna mungo

richcreamyslightly earthy

Castañas de Agua

Castañas de Agua

Ma Ti, Chinese Water Chestnut

crispslightly sweetfresh

Espinaca Acuática (Kong Xin Cai)

Espinaca Acuática (Kong Xin Cai)

Kong Xin Cai, Morning Glory

mildcleanslightly sweet

Pimienta Blanca

Pimienta Blanca

Bai Hu Jiao, White Peppercorn

Semillas de Amapola Blancas

Semillas de Amapola Blancas

Khus Khus, Khas Khas

mildnuttyslightly sweet

Envoltorios para Wonton

Envoltorios para Wonton

Hun Tun Pi, Wonton Skin

neutralwheatythin

Hongos de Oreja de Madera (Hongo Negro Chino)

Hongos de Oreja de Madera (Hongo Negro Chino)

Mu Er, Black Fungus

neutralmildgelatinous

Salsa de Chile Linterna Amarilla

Salsa de Chile Linterna Amarilla

Huang Deng Long La Jiao Jiang, Hainan Yellow Pepper Sauce

intensely hotfruitytropical

Yogur

Yogur

Dahi, Curd

tangycreamyslightly sour

Yu Choy (You Cai / Brásica de Colza)

You Cai, Chinese Rapeseed

mildslightly bitterearthy