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Uwajipedia

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

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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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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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Inarizushi

Sometimes anglicized as “inari sushi,” inarizushi is one of the simplest forms of sushi. It consists of...
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Iwashi 

Iwashi are delicious and crucially with overfishing and environmental concerns, sustainable. That’s because they’re a small fish...
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Jackfruit 

A relative of figs, jackfruit can be found throughout the tropical regions of Asia. There are different...
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Japanese Croquette

Originally adapted from French croquettes introduced to the country in the late 1800s, Japanese croquettes are called...
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