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Mangosteen

You won’t find mangosteen at most (or indeed many at all) supermarkets in North America. This fruit...

Makrut Lime Leaves

The Makrut lime is a citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia. While the zest and the fruit...

Mandarin Pancakes

Also known as spring pancakes, these are thin, simple pancakes originating in northern China. They’re used kind...

Manju

Manju is one of many types of wagashi, or small Japanese confections. There are lots of varieties...

Mirin

A low alcohol rice wine, mirin is ubiquitous in Japanese cooking. This golden liquid is similar to...

Massaman Curry

Milder than many Thai curries, massaman curry draws its influence from far beyond its nation’s cuisine. Because...

Menma

Most well-known for its usage as a topping on ramen, menma are fermented, seasoned bamboo shoots sliced...

monaka

Monaka is a type of wagashi, a family of Japanese confections traditionally served with tea. While wagashi...

Mung Beans

Also called green lentils, mung beans are common across the whole Asian continent and have been for...

Mochi

A traditional Japanese food enjoyed particularly around the new year, steamed glutinous (sweet) rice is pounded to...

Milkfish

Milkfish is a sleek, silvery fish that’s a popular ingredient in the cuisines of Taiwan, the Philippines,...

Mitsuba

Also called Japanese parsley, mitsuba is actually related to carrots! It’s a leafy green herb used in...

Mizuna

Related to the mustard plant, mizuna is also called Japanese mustard greens, or sometimes simply “greens” or...

Mackerel

Also called “saba” in Japan, mackerel is a smaller, milder cousin of the tuna. The fish themselves...

Miso

Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning made of fermented soybeans and sometimes rice, barley, or other ingredients.

Manila Clam

Manila clams are small sweet hard-shell clams best suited for steaming.

Maneki Neko

This beckoning cat is a common figurine in Japan

Monosodium Glutamate

More commonly known by its abbreviation MSG, monosodium glutamate is a naturally-occurring salt found in many foods,...

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