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Many of us flavor our food with salt and pepper. Sometimes we may even use some chili powder if we want to spice things up. However, many of us are often left wondering why the foods we work so hard to make still don't have enough flavor. It might be because your kitchen is lacking these must have staples!

The Staples You Need To Have In Your Kitchen Are:

Tahini
Tahini is a versatile tool for bringing a nutty, savory quality to salad dressings, dips, roasted vegetables and desserts.
Gochujang
Spicy and pungent, the spicy chile paste is great as a condiment. Use it in place of Sriracha and bring a whole new round of excitement to your taste buds.
Anchovy Paste
Throw it in a salad dressing, pasta sauce or even a roasted chicken. A little goes a long way with this concentrated concoction of ground anchovies. The burst of umami that this secret weapon delivers will convince you to change your mind about this little fish.
Achaar
Brooklyn Delhi currently sells four varieties of achaar, which is basically like an Indian relish or chutney. Made from a variety of fruits, vegetables, spices and oil, the sweet-and-spicy condiment can come in many flavors.
Matcha
Matcha is more than just the superfood of the moment. It has great potential to shake up your dinner.
Ssäm Sauce
Made of miso, sake, soy sauce and rice vinegar, the special sauce is subtler than gochujang, so you can go ahead and use a lot of it.
Za’atar
This Middle Eastern spice blend consists of thyme, sesame seeds, sumac and salt, and can also include cumin or oregano. As far as we’re concerned, it’s an essential in your kitchen pantry.
Shiro Dashi
Dashi, the Japanese broth made from kombu and bonito flakes, is the basis of many Japanese soups. Shiro dashi is a concentrated stock. Add dashes to tofu or fried rice, but don’t stop at Asian dishes: Try adding a splash to mussels or any fish dish and be wowed by the transformation a few drops can make.
Hot Honey
Use it on biscuits and corn bread, obviously, but also lean on it to bring some zing to your marinades and sauces. You can buy the stuff but you can also make your own.
Custom Salts
Invest in some smoked salt, or pink Himalayan salt, or whatever you want and sprinkle it on dishes just as they come out of the oven or off the heat. Use it on desserts for that salty-sweet fix or sprinkle it on fruit.
Harissa
Typical ingredients consist of dried chiles; caraway, coriander and cumin seeds; garlic; olive oil; and lemon juice. Stir it into stews, smother roasted vegetables with it.

Try Them All!

These spices and seasonings will make your meals so good that you'll want to use them all the time. Have you used any of these spices and seasonings before?

Let Us Know How They Worked Out For You!

Article & Photo Source: Huffington Post