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

Palm Sugar
A sweetener made from the sap that is found inside the flower buds of the coconut palm tree. It is used is south and south-east Asian cuisines.
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Panang Curry
Also spelled “phanaeng,” panang curry is a red curry originally from Thailand named for the island of Penang. It’s commonly made with chicken or beef and is eaten with rice with a garnish of chopped lime leaves and Thai basil.
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Panko
Japanese bread crumbs
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Persimmon
In season during the fall, persimmon, or kaki, are fruit that are native to Asia, and enjoyed both fresh and also dried.
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Plum Sauce
Thick, tangy and sweet sauce used in Chinese cuisine
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Poke
Poke (pronounced "po-keh") is a Hawaiian raw seafood salad that is commonly found at parties and luaus.
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Ponzu
Citrus seasonsed sauce commonly used in Japanese cuisine.
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