That isn't what you want in your Asian pantry. Tabasco sauce could be used in a pinch. TOP Cinnamon - Native to Sri Lanka, you should buy cinnamon sticks rather than ground cinnamon, if only because the ground variety loses it flavor faster. Coconut milk can be found canned or packaged as a powder. Do not confuse the two.
Corn starch is the white powder that is used as a thickening agent in many Asian sauces.
Corn flour , on the other hand, is a yellow, grit-like meal, and is used to make breads or to crisp pizza crusts. Tapioca starch can also be used as a substitute for corn starch. TOP Cutlery - A sharp cleaver is a must. TOP Cilantro - Also known as Chinese parsley or coriander. The plant's crushed, dried seeds are the main ingredient in curry powder.