Uwajipedia

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

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Kind of like a drinkable yogurt, yakult is a Japanese probiotic drink made of milk that’s been...

Despite the name, yakisoba is not made of true soba noodles — those are a type of...

Originating in Korean table-barbecuing techniques, yakiniku is the Japanese adaptation of this cooking method. It translates to...

Yuba is dried bean curd skin that’s been used in Chinese and Japanese cuisine for at least...

Also known as the Japanese mountain yam, yamaimo is a relative of taro that’s used for its...

Yuzu is a funny little citrus fruit that produces juice and rind for use in a variety...

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