Guides for Asian cooking and shopping

Guides for Asian cooking and shopping

Practical help with recipes, ingredients, pantry basics, family cooking and shopping for Asian food in Ingolstadt.

Asian dishes and ingredients on a table

First time in an Asian grocery store? Start here

Learn what to buy on your first visit to an Asian grocery store, how to compare labels and how to avoid products you may never use.

Getting started
Dried rice noodles in bamboo baskets

Rice noodles, glass noodles or wheat noodles: which do you need?

Choose the right Asian noodles for soup, stir-fry or salad. Compare rice noodles, glass noodles and wheat noodles with cooking tips.

Ingredient knowledge
Asian dishes and pantry ingredients on a table

Asian pantry essentials: start small and cook more

Build a small Asian pantry around the dishes you enjoy, with practical guidance on rice, noodles, sauces, seasonings and frozen staples.

Pantry basics
Photo illustrating Healthy Asian cooking at home

Healthy Asian cooking at home

Plan balanced Asian meals around vegetables, a suitable protein, rice or noodles and sauces used in measured amounts.

Balanced eating
Photo illustrating What can I cook with pak choi?

What can I cook with pak choi?

Learn how to wash, cut and quickly cook pak choi so the stems stay crisp and the leaves remain fresh.

Ingredient knowledge
Photo illustrating What do I need for sushi at home?

What do I need for sushi at home?

Prepare sushi at home with seasoned rice, nori and simple cooked vegetable or tofu fillings; raw fish is optional.

Home cooking
Photo illustrating 10 basics for Thai cooking

10 basics for Thai cooking

Begin Thai cooking with jasmine rice, curry paste, coconut milk, fish sauce or soy sauce, lime and a few fresh aromatics.

Cuisines & countries
Colourful platter of vegetables, mushrooms, corn, tofu and other ingredients for a vegan Asian meal

Vegan Asian food: colourful, filling and full of flavour

A practical guide to vegan Asian cooking, honest nutrition advice and trending dishes made with tofu, beans, rice, mushrooms and spices.

Balanced eating
Photo illustrating 10 basics for Vietnamese cooking

10 basics for Vietnamese cooking

Begin Vietnamese cooking with rice noodles, rice paper, fish sauce or soy sauce, lime, fresh herbs and crunchy vegetables.

Cuisines & countries
Soy sauce in an unbranded bottle

Light or dark soy sauce: which one fits your dish?

Compare light and dark soy sauce by saltiness, colour and use, and learn which bottle fits stir-fries, marinades and braised dishes.

Ingredient knowledge
Uncooked white rice in a bowl

Jasmine rice, sushi rice or glutinous rice: which one fits your dish?

Compare jasmine rice, sushi rice and glutinous rice by aroma, texture and use, with beginner cooking and storage tips.

Ingredient knowledge
Collage of fresh mango, dragon fruit, water spinach and opened durian at Asia Markt Thien Tam

Fresh Asian fruit and vegetables

Mango, durian, dragon fruit, water spinach and more: how fresh produce adds flavour, texture and variety to everyday meals.

Ingredient knowledge
Japanese omurice served on a plate for children

Five mild Asian dishes for children and families

Omurice, Japanese curry, chicken satay, bao buns and mango sticky rice: five mild Asian dishes families can explore together.

Family & children
Korean yangnyeom fried chicken with sweet-spicy glaze, sesame and spring onion

K-Food for Korea Fans: 5 Trending Korean Recipes to Make at Home

From glossy Korean fried chicken and street-food tteokbokki to cheesy ramyeon, colourful bibimbap and kimchi fried rice—five approachable recipes with a taste of modern Korea.

Cuisines & countries
Blue swimming crabs from a delivery at Asia Markt Thien Tam

Fresh and frozen seafood for Vietnamese and Thai family favourites

A shop-supplied look at changing fresh and frozen seafood deliveries, with familiar ideas for Vietnamese and Thai family meals.

Shopping
Maki sushi with nori, rice and colourful fillings

Sushi in Ingolstadt – plus 9 easy Japanese dishes to cook at home

Make sushi with children or teenagers: 9 easy Japanese recipes for a family evening, with ingredients available locally in Ingolstadt.

Cuisines & countries
Coconut milk in a glass beside a coconut

Coconut milk, coconut cream or coconut drink: what does your recipe need?

Coconut milk, coconut cream and coconut drink are not interchangeable. Learn which product works for curry, soup, dessert, coffee and cocktails.

Ingredient knowledge
Firm tofu cubes on a plate

Firm, soft or silken tofu: which one fits your dish?

Learn which tofu works for frying, soup, curry or dessert. Compare firm, soft and silken tofu with practical preparation tips.

Ingredient knowledge
Thai curry paste with herbs and spices

Red, green or yellow Thai curry paste: which should you choose?

Compare red, green and yellow Thai curry paste by ingredients, flavour and use—without relying on an unreliable colour-based heat ranking.

Ingredient knowledge
Entrance, shop sign and parking at Asia Markt Thien Tam in Ingolstadt

How to find an Asian grocery store near you that actually suits your shopping

Distance is only one factor. Check access, parking, product range, fresh food, advice and availability before travelling for a particular item.

Shopping
Mango sticky rice with ripe mango, glutinous rice and coconut milk

Asian summer desserts: 7 chilled ideas with coconut, mango, lychee and longan

Coconut milk, tropical fruit, soft tapioca pearls, fragrant spreads and plenty of ice make an Asian grocery shop a treasure chest for summer desserts.

Desserts & drinks
A lively Asian night market with open food stalls and travellers

Taste Asia in August: A Food-Tour Guide from Bangkok to Tokyo

Sushi, pho or buffet? Explore nine Asian destinations through their food culture, signature dishes, atmosphere and the feelings that make summer travel memorable.

Cuisines & countries
Vietnamese summer rolls with prawns, herbs and dipping sauce on a wooden table

Asian summer dishes: cold noodles, fresh bowls and refreshing desserts

Cold noodles, summer rolls, colourful bowls, mango sago and iced coffee: discover light Asian summer food and ingredients in Ingolstadt.

Home cooking
Korean barbecue table with a central grill, meat, vegetables and many side dishes

Asian barbecue at home: Korean BBQ, yakitori, satay and Vietnamese grilling

Plan Korean BBQ, yakitori, satay and Vietnamese grilled dishes at home, with clear differences, sauces, vegetarian options, safety tips and four pickup baskets.

Home cooking
A collage of six Asian sago desserts and drinks

Six desserts, six completely different experiences

Sago is far more than mango and coconut. In Vietnam it is served with banana and peanuts, in Malaysia with dark palm sugar, in the Philippines as an iced drink, and in India as a fragrant milk pudding.

Desserts & drinks