A Singaporean Mum

Here’s a curated list of groceries I regularly buy in Singapore — my must-haves for everyday cooking, favourite ingredients, and sauces that make meal prep easier and more enjoyable.

JAPANESE

Chicken Katsu Don

Chicken Cutlet

Tonkatsu Sauce

Sesame Sauce (Goma)

Toasted Sesame Seeds

Chicken Karaage

Teriyaki Sauce

Kikkoman Soy Sauce

Sake

Mirin

Gyudon

Beef Short Plate

Dashi Powder

Sake

Mirin

Kikkoman Soy Sauce

Sugar

Japanese rice

Age Zucchini

Zucchini

Potato starch

Sesame oil

Toasted Sesame Seeds

Kikkoman Soy Sauce

Mirin

Sugar

Onsen Eggs

Kampong Eggs

KOREAN

Galbijjim

Bulgogi Sauce

Beef Bulgogi

Bulgogi Beef Short Plate

Bulgogi Sauce

Toasted Sesame Seeds

Kimchi Pork / Kimchi Jiggae

Pork Belly Strips

Kimchi

Gochujang

Korean Anchovy Sauce

Toasted Sesame Seeds

Gochujang Pork

Pork Belly Strips

Gochujang

Oyster Sauce

Oligo Syrup

Plum Syrup

Sesame Oil

Korean Soy Sauce

Toasted Sesame Seeds

Kimchi

Wongbok

Radish

Korean Anchovy Sauce

Gochugaru

Nam Shui Pear or Korean Pear

Fermented Shrimp (Saeujeot)

Plum Syrup

Geotjeori (Fresh Kimchi)

Wongbok

Radish

Korean Anchovy Sauce

Gochugaru

Apricot Jam or Plum Syrup

Salad / Muchim

Gochugaru

Apple Cider Vinegar

Plum Syrup

Sesame Oil

Toasted Sesame Seeds

Jeon / Buchimgae

Plain Flour

Frying Batter

Yangnyeom Chicken

Frozen Chicken Karaage

Yangnyeom Sauce

Toasted Sesame Seeds

Buldak Sauce

Mayak Quail Eggs

Canned Quail Eggs

Korean Soy Sauce

Sugar

White Vinegar

Sauces

Apple Cider Vinegar

Bulgogi Sauce

Gochujang

Korean Anchovy Sauce

Oligo Syrup

Plum Syrup

Sesame Oil

Korean Soy Sauce (Soup)

Korean Soy Sauce

Others

Kimchi

Canned Tuna

Korean Fish Cake

Plain Flour

Frying Batter

Toasted Sesame Seeds

Drinks

Draft Makkeoli

Hite Beer

Jinro Soju

SINGAPOREAN

Fried Carrot Cake

Carrot Cake

Chye Poh

Lor Mee

Pork Belly

Eggs

Yellow Noodles

Chicken Stock

Chicken Seasoning Powder

Five Spice Powder

Soy Sauce

Dark Soy Sauce

Star Anise

Cinnamon Stick

Cloves

Dried Licorice Roots

Angelica Root

Fish Cake

Oven Baked Chicken Rice

Chicken Rice Paste

Chicken Thigh

Air Fryer Roast Pork

Pork Belly

Coarse salt

Lotus Root Soup

Lotus Root

Red Date

Honey Date

Wolfberries

Mei Cai Kou Rou

Pork Belly

Dried Mei Cai

Soy Sauce

Dark Soy Sauce

Oyster Sauce

Rice Wine (or Huatiao Wine)

Sugar

Five Spice Powder

PERANAKAN

Mee Siam

Mee Siam Paste

Eggs

Tofu Puffs

Ngoh Hiang

Shallots

Water Chestnut

Shrimp

Minced Pork

Chicken Seasoning Powder

Five Spice Powder

Soy Sauce

Egg

Beancurd Sheets

Babi Buah Keluak
Pork Belly

Buah Keluak Instant Paste

Beef Rendang

Beef Short Ribs (Beef Brisket or Pork Belly)

Rendang Paste

TAIWANESE

Braised Pig Trotters

Pig Trotters

Dark Soy Sauce

Soy Sauce

Sugar

Oyster Sauce

Fish Sauce

Star Anise

Lu Rou Fan

Pork Belly

Dried Mushrooms

Soy Sauce

Dark Soy Sauce

Oyster Sauce

Sugar

Star Anise

Five Spice Powder

THAI

Thai Stir Fry Sauce

Fish Sauce

Maggi Sauce

Oyster Sauce

VIETNAMESE

Pho

Cinnamon Stick

Cloves

Star Anise

Coriander Seeds

Fish Sauce

Oxtail

Beef Balls

Thinly Sliced Raw Beef

Flat Rice Noodles (Pho Noodles)

Hoisin Sauce

Sriracha

Bun Cha

Fish Sauce

Black Fungus

Mung Bean Vermicelli (Glass Noodles)

Rice Paper 16cm

Rice Vermicelli (Bun Tuoi)

Pork Belly Slices

ITALIAN

Meatballs

Frozen Minced Beef

Bread Crumbs

Plain Flour

Extra Virgin Olive oil

Red Wine

Tomato Based

Tomato Paste

Canned Whole Peeled Tomatoes

Canned Cherry Tomatoes

Dried Oregano

Carbonara

Pecorino Romano

Parmegiano Reggiano

Guanciale

Fettuccine

WESTERN

Cheeseburgers

Brioche Bun

Minced Beef

Sweet Potato Fries

Burger Sauce

Tomato Sauce

Mayonnaise

Heinz Sweet Relish

Brunch Cafe

Mini Croissant

Guacamole

Hummus