# The 25 pantry staples that unlock 80% of viral recipes

> A short list of long-lasting ingredients with which most TikTok recipes become doable without a trip to the store.

- **Published:** 2026-09-04 · **Updated:** 2026-09-08
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## Why a base pantry

Half of abandoned recipes are abandoned because one ingredient is missing. With a well-thought-out pantry, all that's left to buy is the fresh stuff.

## Dry goods

- Short and long pasta
- Basmati and arborio rice
- Instant noodles
- Red lentils
- Canned chickpeas
- Crushed tomatoes and tomato paste
- Canned tuna
- Coconut milk
- Flour, sugar, baking soda
- Rolled oats
- Peanut butter
- Dark chocolate

## Condiments

- Olive oil
- Sesame oil
- Soy sauce
- Sriracha or chili oil
- Tahini
- Mustard, mayonnaise
- Honey
- Rice vinegar
- Cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, oregano
- Curry paste

## Long-lasting fresh

- Eggs
- Butter
- Parmesan
- Garlic, onions, shallots
- Lemons

## Related

- https://mezze-app.com/ingredients
- https://mezze-app.com/guides/video-recipe-to-grocery-list
- https://mezze-app.com/recipes/under/15-minutes

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