Buyers guides

Fresh yuzu is nearly impossible to find in the UK, so bottled yuzu juice and yuzu kosho paste are the

Kewpie Original, the yellow squeeze bottle with the red cap, is the one most recipes mean, and most big supermarkets

Look for wrappers labelled banh trang, since that is the Vietnamese rice paper used for fresh spring rolls, and thicker

Check the packet says coarse gochugaru rather than fine chilli powder, since the two behave differently in kimchi and stews.

Nori komi furikake, the sesame and seaweed blend, is the easiest all rounder to start with, and most Japanese grocers

S&B Golden Curry is the block sauce mix most home cooks reach for, and it comes in mild, medium and

Any plain panko breadcrumbs work well, the main choice is white or golden, and whether you want plain or seasoned.

Almost all wasabi sold in UK shops is not real wasabi. It is horseradish, mustard powder and green colouring, made