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    Published: Sep 21, 2022 · Modified: Dec 1, 2022 by Dana · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    MUST GET ITEMS AT CHINESE GROCERY STORES (99 Ranch)

    Check out my list below to see the must get items for chinese grocery stores! I love trying new foods and I end up trying a variety of different sauces, noodles, and vegetables to see which one is best at the Chinese store. When I run out of food at home, I will always restock with my favorite things!

    When I got to the Chinese store, I want to make sure I get all the authentic sauces to make my traditional Chinese meals. Getting the most delicious sauces is important to get the authentic taste ◡̈ If you need some dinner ideas before going to the store, here are some of my favorite easy Chinese recipes (so you’re not feeling like you are shopping aimlessly):

    cold sesame noodles
    cold and springy sesame noodles are so refreshing
    • Hot and Sour Soup – my uncle’s recipe for delicious hot and sour soup! Its vegetarian as well!
    • Cold Sesame Noodles – chewy noodles with a fragrant chinese sesame sauce.
    • Spicy Lotus Roots – a popular Chinese side dish with crunchy lotus root and fragrant chili oil.
    • Fried Mantou w. Condensed Milk – super easy Chinese dessert. All you need to get is soft steamed buns called mantou and condensed milk!

    To make things simple for you, I narrowed down my favorite items for Chinese grocery stores and split things by category. To check out what items to get at the Korean store, you can check out must buy items at H-mart blog post.

    Take this list of my favorite items to your next chinese grocery store run! Check back often because I will keep updating new favorites.  (Date Updated: September 16, 2022)

    If you don’t have a chinese grocery store near you, I added amazon links to purchase as well. Happy eating!

    SNACKS

    shrimp crackers chinese
    classic delicious snack with shrimp flavor
    spicy peanuts
    chinese peanuts with a sichuan flavor! great snack with drinks.
    hot and spicy chips!
    my favorite hot and spicy chips are delicious on their own or with a sandwich!

    INSTANT RAMEN/NOODLES

    I love instant noodles and these chinese ones always hit the spot for me! Chinese grocery stores like 99 ranch also has super delicious fresh noodles! I listed the recipe you can make with the type of noodles as well!

    beef flavor instant noodles
    Nissin Beef Flavor
    cooked noodles for chow mein or sesame noodles
    best for chicken chow mein or sesame noodles!
    cheung fun noodles hong kong
    delicious with soy sauce or you can make HK noodles!
    thin wonton noodles for wonton noodle soup
    these thin noodles are for wonton noodle soup
    wonton wrappers for siu mai or wontons
    wrappers are perfect for wontons or siu mai
    My favorite frozen chinese dumplings!

    SAUCES/SEASONINGS

    These sauces can be used for a variety of recipes and good for marinades and stir fries!

    lee kum kee oyster sauce
    Lee Kum Kee oyster sauce is the best for stir fries!
    best sesame oil for stir fry
    the most fragrant sesame oil!
    satay sauce in aluminum can for hot pot
    satay sauce for hot pot sauce
    chicken bouillon powder for cooking chinese food
    chicken bouillon
    best chinese chili oil for chinese dishes
    Lao Gan Ma Chili Oil – use on top of noodles or dumplings!
    black vinegar for chinese dishes
    Chinese Black Vinegar for dumpling dipping sauce or make Ding Tai Fung spareribs!
    a can of longevity sweetened condensed milk
    the best condensed milk for vietnamese coffee (theo only uses this brand!)

    PRODUCE

    These vegetables are found in most chinese grocery stores. I love buying these and stir frying with some salt and garlic.

    Personally, I find the meat at 99 Ranch not as fresh as I would like. I prefer to go to Hmart or Whole foods for meat or seafood.

    firm tofu used for mapo tofu at the grocery store
    softest tofu ever for mapo tofu
    egg tofu for steaming, soups and more
    steam this egg tofu or make stuffed tofu!
    oyster mushrooms at chinese grocery store
    oyster mushrooms for stir fry!
    on choy at  at chinese grocery store
    stir fry on choy with garlic!
    watercress at  at chinese grocery store
    make a traditional chinese soup with watercress
    cauliflower at chinese grocery store
    this cauliflower is skinnier and tastes more sweet and tender ◡̈
    fried tofu bean curd is delicious with hot pot. add in hot soup for a few seconds and you have a crunchy & soaked up bite!

    Made a good grocery run? Make these delicious dishes:

    • Easy Chinese Hot Pot – simmering broth with meats and vegetables for a great communcal meal!
    • Hong Kong Macaroni Soup – delicious chicken broth with noodles and spam
    • chinese egg tarts on a plate on and on a wire rack cooling down
      Chinese Egg Tarts 蛋挞
    • Chinese Steamed pork with preserved vegetables and a egg on top
      Chinese Steamed Pork Patty With Preserved Vegetables
    • yellow mango pudding with condensed milk, chopped mango in small white cups
      Chinese Mango Pudding (芒果布丁)
    • Fried dough sticks and a bowl of Chinese porridge with pork and century egg garnished with ginger and green onions.
      Chinese Porridge (Congee) with Pork and Century Egg

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