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Kuzu Starch is made from the roots of the Japanese arrowroot plant, and is used as a...

Also known as lap cheong or lap chong, lap xuong is one of a few English transliterations...

Lemongrass, a grass herb native to much of South and Southeast Asia as well as Asia’s island...

Having been cultivated by humans for thousands of years, lentils are a staple in many of the...

Longan is a tropical fruit native to Southern Asia.

Also called the lotus nut, these seeds come from the beloved lotus plant — scientific Latin name:...

A soft, sweet fruit, lychee is beloved by just about anyone who’s tried it. Originally from southern...

Also called “saba” in Japan, mackerel is a smaller, milder cousin of the tuna. The fish themselves...

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

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

This beckoning cat is a common figurine in Japan

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

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