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Uwajipedia

A glossary of common, and not-so-common, Asian ingredients and terms.

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Fruit

Fu

Fu is a centuries-old Japanese wheat gluten with a neutral flavor and a satisfyingly meaty bite. It...
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Atsuage

No breading, no dredging, just thick slices of firm tofu fried until golden brown. Atsuage is one...
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Aburaage

Aburaage is a thinly sliced, deep-fried tofu that puffs into a spongy pouch perfect for stuffing. Most...
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Okonomiyaki sauce

Sweet, savory, and tangy with a Worcestershire-like depth, okonomiyaki sauce brings a layer of complex flavor to...
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Tonkatsu sauce

Tonkatsu sauce is a thick, sweet, and tangy condiment often compared to a richer Worcestershire. It's the...
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Mentsuyu

Made from soy sauce, mirin, sake, and dashi, mentsuyu is a versatile Japanese sauce used as a...
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Kewpie mayonnaise

Japan's top-selling mayonnaise, Kewpie is smoother, richer, and more flavorful than typical American mayo, thanks to its...
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Shio koji

Peppery, pleasantly tingly, and bright with citrus, sanshō is like a fresher, more spring-like cousin of Sichuan...
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Sanshō

Peppery, pleasantly tingly, and bright with citrus, sanshō is like a fresher, more spring-like cousin of Sichuan...
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Goma dressing

Goma, also known as Japanese sesame dressing, is creamy, nutty, and truly one-of-a-kind. Perfect for salads, cold...
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Rayu

Shredded cabbage, dashi batter, egg, and whatever else you like. That's okonomiyaki, Japan's beloved savory pancake. From...
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Okonomiyaki

Shredded cabbage, dashi batter, egg, and whatever else you like — that's okonomiyaki, Japan's beloved savory pancake....
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