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

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Uwajimaya | Uwajipedia - Chili Bean Paste

Chili Bean Paste

It would be reasonable to confuse chili bean paste and chili paste as the same thing, but...

Uwajimaya | Uwajipedia - Cooking Wine

Cooking Wine

Mirin, sake and rice wine are types of alcohols and wines commonly used in Asian dishes

Annatto Seed

Annatto Seed

A seed from the achiote tree primarily used for it's color.

Uwajimaya | Uwajipedia - Egg Noodles

Egg Noodles

Egg noodles are a delicious component of cuisines not just in Asia, but worldwide!

Uwajimaya | Uwajipedia - Chili Sauce

Chili Sauce

A condiment that adds spice and flavor to Asian dishes

Uwajimaya | Uwajipedia - Coconut Milk

Coconut Milk

Liquid extracted from the meat of the coconut