Cooking Southeast Asian-inspired food may seem daunting and bewildering to some folks. I promise you it is actually quite easy—as long as you are prepared. Luckily, most Asian supermarkets or grocery stores will carry these pantry items, and once you stock your kitchen or pantry, you’ll be well on your way to achieving culinary greatness! And if not “greatness,” at least you’ll be able to cook the recipes in this cookbook. So, here’s to shooting for the culinary moon and knowing you’ll at least fall somewhere amongst the Southeast Asian-inspired stars.