Basic equipment

A pan

the size will depend on how many people you want to cook for, or on what you happen to have. A half gallon pan is enough to cook for four people - a wok is ideal

A wooden or metal spoon

decide whether you're more likely to spoon out and burn yourself on your spoon, or spoon out and set fire to it!

A cup

equivalent to ½ pint

A sharp knife

such as a swiss army knife or one of those gadgets

A can opener

or one of those gadgets ...

A large plate

for mixing and cutting things up on

Some bowls and forks

although you can do without the bowls

You'll also need a source of water!