Kitchen Tools

Cutting Board
Blender
Hand Blender (optional)
Coffee/Spice Grinder (optional)
Cuisinart
Large Skillet with Lid
Small Skillet with Lid
Large Soup Pot with Lid
Medium-sized Pot with Lid
Saucepan with Lid
Baking Pan
Baking Sheet
Fine-mesh Strainer
Colander
Mixing Bowls
Mixing Spoons
Spatula
Wisk
Grater
Hand Citrus Juicer (optional)
Measuring Cup(s)
Measuring Spoons
Can Opener
Vegetable Peeler
Vegetable Brush
Scissors
Aluminum Foil
Compost Bin (optional)
Trash Can
Sponge
Dish Scrubber
Soap
Clean Towels (at least 2)
Glass Storage Containers (pyrex with plastic lids are good)

Some of these items are necessary for many of the dishes, and many are helpful, but do not fret if your kitchen is not so elaborately equipped. Often I can make do with what you have.

Sesame Oil
Olive Oil
Canola Oil
Corn Oil (optional)
Sea Salt – crystallized from ocean waters rather than a land source; higher in trace minerals
Tamari – a naturally fermented liquid seasoning made from soybeans
Braggs (optional) – an amino acid liquid seasoning
Barley Red Miso – a salty and rich fermented soybean paste high in digestive enzymes
Mellow Miso – less rich for warmer weather and with a sweeter taste
Tahini – a rich paste made from ground sesame seeds
Toasted Sesame Oil – adds a rich, enhancing flavor; extracted from toasted sesame seeds
Umeboshe Paste – tart, pickled Japanese plum paste that aids in digestion and helps to alkalize the body
Umeboshe Vinegar – sweeter, non-acidic vinegar
Brown Rice Vinegar – tangy vinegar made from brown rice
Balsamic Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar
Sherry Mustard
Mirin – sweet rice wine
Kombu – a dried sea vegetable high in minerals that aids in the digestion of protein; used in many soup and bean dishes
Kuzu – a thickening agent made from the starch of the dried root; helpful with digestion and has a calming, soothing effect
Agar-Agar – a flavorless, colorless gelling ingredient made from sea vegetables
Maple Syrup
Brown Rice Syrup – a thick sweetener made from fermented brown rice
Barley Malt – a sweetener produced from cooked sprouted barley

Allspice
Non-aluminum Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Basil
Bay Leaf
Black Mustard Seed
Caraway Seeds

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Cardamom
Cayenne
Cinnamon
Cloves
Coriander
Cumin
Curry Powder

Dill
Nutmeg
Oregano
Paprika
Rosemary
Thyme
Turmeric