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Uwajipedia

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

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Makrut Lime Leaves  

The Makrut lime is a citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia. While the zest and the fruit...
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Mandarin Pancakes

Also known as spring pancakes, these are thin, simple pancakes originating in northern China. They’re used kind...
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Maneki Neko

This beckoning cat is a common figurine in Japan
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Mangosteen 

You won’t find mangosteen at most (or indeed many at all) supermarkets in North America. This fruit...
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Manila Clam

Manila clams are small sweet hard-shell clams best suited for steaming.
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Manju

Manju is one of many types of wagashi, or small Japanese confections. There are lots of varieties...
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Massaman Curry

Milder than many Thai curries, massaman curry draws its influence from far beyond its nation’s cuisine. Because...
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Menma

Most well-known for its usage as a topping on ramen, menma are fermented, seasoned bamboo shoots sliced...
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Milkfish

Milkfish is a sleek, silvery fish that’s a popular ingredient in the cuisines of Taiwan, the Philippines,...
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Mirin

A low alcohol rice wine, mirin is ubiquitous in Japanese cooking. This golden liquid is similar to...
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Miso

Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning made of fermented soybeans and sometimes rice, barley, or other ingredients.
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Mitsuba

Also called Japanese parsley, mitsuba is actually related to carrots! It’s a leafy green herb used in...
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