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

Agar Agar
A gelatinous setting agent used widely in Asian desserts
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Anko
Sweet azuki bean paste used in various Asian desserts
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Annatto Seed
A seed from the achiote tree primarily used for it's color.
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Asian Pear
Fruit native to Asia that is crisper than traditional pears
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Atka Mackeral
Atka mackerel, or hokke in Japanese, are caught the cold waters of Northern Japan.
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Azuki
The azuki bean is usually sweetened to be used in Asian desserts such as taiyaki or mooncakes
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