What kind of stuff should I get At the Omni-Asian Supermarket?

[Gingersnap]

A friend and I are going to a big omni-Asian super market tomorrow down in Denver. This place caters to all and is master of none so we can find stuff for Chinese, Thai, Indian, Cambodian, Japanese, etc.

My list so far:

Chili oil
Chili paste
Cheap shallots
Fish
Shaoxing wine
Bonita flakes
Dried mushrooms
Canned baby corn

??????

What else should I look for?

[Frostbit]

Pearl River Mushroom Soy. No other brand. Very dark rich Soy.

[Frostbit]

Bean Thread Noodles (vermicelli noodles). Look up a recipe with ground Lamb or Pork called "Ants Climbing the Trees". Delicious. Be sure to use a pair of scissors to cut up the cooked bean thread noodles on the plate. I swear they are one long noodle.

[Adam]

Is this truly an omni-Asian market, where you can get stuff like dried tiger penis or whatever?

[Norm dePlume]

Mangosteens if they happen to have them.

[Gingersnap]

Is this truly an omni-Asian market, where you can get stuff like dried tiger penis or whatever?

Why? Do you need one? God knows, I love you Adam so if you sincerely need a tiger penis - I will Fex Ex it to you.

[Gingersnap]

Mangosteens if they happen to have them.

I am not much of a fruit-eater. How do you use them?

[Norm dePlume]

I am not much of a fruit-eater. How do you use them?

Just peel 'em and eat 'em. Maybe in countries where they're plentiful people do other stuff with 'em, but here that would be sacrilege.

[scott]

A friend and I are going to a big omni-Asian super market tomorrow down in Denver. This place caters to all and is master of none so we can find stuff for Chinese, Thai, Indian, Cambodian, Japanese, etc.

My list so far:

Chili oil
Chili paste
Cheap shallots
Fish
Shaoxing wine
Bonita flakes
Dried mushrooms
Canned baby corn

??????

What else should I look for?

A happy ending

[Adam]

Why? Do you need one? God knows, I love you Adam so if you sincerely need a tiger penis - I will Fex Ex it to you.

Well, what I was really thinking about were all of the supposed "potions" that they like in the East. One could potentially have a lot of fun with that stuff, even if you didn't actually get it....


"Bill, Marsha, we're so happy you came over for dinner tonight. I just got back from the Asian market this afternoon, so I'm making you my special meatloaf surprise!"
"What's the 'surprise?'"
"Well, I can't tell you everything because it's a secret family recipe, but it has garlic, pepper, and just a hint of kitten's ears. You'll love it! Dig in!"

[Gingersnap]

Trip delayed until Thursday due to my friend's kid orthodontic crisis.

Keep it coming, I'm taking notes (but not about the penis thing).

[Novaheart]

Why? Do you need one? God knows, I love you Adam so if you sincerely need a tiger penis - I will Fex Ex it to you.

Better than penis.

[Gingersnap]

Better than penis.

But will it kill spiders for you? Doubtful.

[Michele]

Panang curry..yum!