Unwrap December Savings   Learn More>>

Uwajipedia

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

Filter by Category
grocery

Chili Oil

An oil infused with ground chili peppers
Read More

Chutney

Originating in Indian cuisines, chutney has been around for at least the last 2,500 years. We often...
Read More

Chili Pepper

Along with being ubiquitous in so many cuisines throughout the globe, chili peppers’ other defining characteristic seems...
Read More

Cellophane Noodles

Noodles made from a variety of starches including mung bean or sweet potato
Read More

Wasabi

A relative of the common cabbage, wasabi grows near mountain streams in Japan.
Read More

Egg Noodles

Egg noodles are a delicious component of cuisines not just in Asia, but worldwide!
Read More

Squid Sauce

Made popular in Thailand, Squid Brand fish sauce a popular season to add to a variety of...
Read More

Tofu

A versatile staple found in almost every Asian cuisine.
Read More

Monosodium Glutamate

More commonly known by its abbreviation MSG, monosodium glutamate is a naturally-occurring salt found in many foods,...
Read More

Black Bean Sauce

Blend of fermented black beans and spices used in Chinese cuisine
Read More