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Uwajipedia

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

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Gochujang

Korean fermented chili paste
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Gỏi Cuốn 

Although they go by many different names on English-language menus, gỏi cuốn is the native name for...
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Goji Berries 

Also called wolfberries, goji are the berries found on the Chinese boxthorn and Chinese wolfberry plants. They’re...
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Goma Dare

Goma dare is a creamy Japanese sesame sauce made from sesame paste, soy sauce, vinegar, and a...
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Goma dressing

Goma, also known as Japanese sesame dressing, is creamy, nutty, and truly one-of-a-kind. Perfect for salads, cold...
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Grass Jelly  

As bubble tea has gained global popularity, so have its diverse toppings beyond the classic tapioca boba....
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Green Mango

The unripened flesh of the mango is often used in salads and used in India, Malaysia and...
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Green Tea

Green tea has been enjoyed for thousands of years, originating in China before spreading across much of...
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Gyoza

Pretty much every culture in human history has developed their own type of dumpling; gyoza are Japan’s...
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Hoisin Sauce

Sweet, salty and spicy sauce used in Chinese cuisine
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Hojicha     

Hojicha is a Japanese green tea that is roasted, giving it a warm reddish-brown color and a...
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Horse Mackerel

A member of the jack family and not actually a mackerel , the sleek, silvery horse mackerel...
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