Stocking the basics for a wide variety of cuisines is a worthwhile investment in time and effort, setting you up to cook simple dishes from around the world on a moment’s notice. As a bonus, some ingredients such as rice, beans and cilantro span continents, taking on new guises in different styles of cooking. Try adding these 20 items to your cart the next time you go shopping, to bring the flavours of India, China, Japan, Mexico and areas of the Caribbean to your kitchen table.