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Uwajipedia

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

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Fruit

Quail Eggs

Quail eggs are small, delicate eggs enjoyed around the world as both a snack and a gourmet...
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Douhua

Douhua, or tofu pudding, is a soft, silky dish made from coagulated soy milk and enjoyed for...
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Cong You Bing

Also known as scallion pancakes, cong you bing is a savory Chinese flatbread made with layered dough,...
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Jumeokbap

Jumeokbap, or Korean “fist rice,” are rice balls made by mixing warm rice with sesame oil, salt,...
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Coffee Jelly

Coffee jelly is a lightly sweet, refreshing dessert made from coffee and agar, a plant-based gelatin alternative....
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Goma Dare

Goma dare is a creamy Japanese sesame sauce made from sesame paste, soy sauce, vinegar, and a...
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Oyakodon

Oyakodon is a classic Japanese rice bowl made with chicken, egg, and onions simmered in a sweet-savory...
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Omurice

Omurice (omelette rice) is a Japanese dish made of fried rice wrapped in a thin omelette. Popular...
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Tteokbokki

Tteokbokki is a popular Korean dish made with chewy rice cakes (tteok) simmered in a sweet, savory,...
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Umeshu

Umeshu is a Japanese liqueur made by steeping ume fruit in alcohol and sugar for several months....
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Calpico

Also known as Calpis in Japan, Calpico is a refreshing nonalcoholic drink made from fermented milk. It...
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Hojicha     

Hojicha is a Japanese green tea that is roasted, giving it a warm reddish-brown color and a...
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