Small enough to start
No giant master pantry. Just a short first-pass list you can scan while shopping.
Free beginner checklist for Chinese
Chinese Pantry Checklist
A scan-friendly checklist for soy sauces, vinegar, chili crisp, noodles, rice, and fast stir-fry basics.
Jasmine riceLight soy sauceDark soy sauceShaoxing wineChinkiang vinegarOyster sauceHoisin sauceChili crisp
Built for external memory
Use the checklist as a reusable Have/Need system when your brain drops the thread.
Meals included
The staple list is tied to easy first meals so ingredients do not become shelf clutter.
Chinese pantry staples
Starter checklist
Use this as a first pass, then remove anything you do not cook with. The goal is a pantry that lowers decisions, not a perfect collection.
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Jasmine rice Starter item 1
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Light soy sauce Starter item 2
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Dark soy sauce Starter item 3
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Shaoxing wine Starter item 4
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Chinkiang vinegar Starter item 5
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Oyster sauce Starter item 6
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Hoisin sauce Starter item 7
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Chili crisp Starter item 8
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Sesame oil Starter item 9
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Cornstarch Starter item 10
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Dried noodles Starter item 11
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White pepper Starter item 12
Turn this into a repeat grocery list
PantryOK is an ADHD-friendly pantry and grocery list app for repeat buys, running-low reminders, household staples, and low-effort shopping resets.
Quick notes
Is this a complete Chinese pantry?
No. It is a beginner starter list for people who want fewer decisions at the grocery store. Add regional, family, religious, dietary, and brand preferences as needed.
Why is the title ADHD-friendly?
The page is structured around external memory, short lists, and repeatable meals. PantryOK is a practical organization app, not a medical device, diagnostic tool, or ADHD treatment.