Glossary U

Usukan mocnik (Twirled Porridge) which is also called Usukanci are a kind of dumplings from Slovenia that is made from flour and eggs, cooked in salted water and seasoned with cracklings. Usukanci can also be cooked in milk and seasoned with sugar. The dish is not typical for the Zasavje Region, since it is known elsewhere in Slovenia by the same name and method of preparation.

Usus Ayam is the Indonesian word for "Chicken's Intestine"

Uszka refers to Ukrainian small dumplings often filled or stuffed with mushrooms or minced meat. Uszka is also found in Polannd

Utskho Suneli means Fenugeek in Georgia where dried and ground fenugreek is an important component of the herb and spice mixture called Khmeli-Suneli and usually a pinch is added independently to soups and stews.

Uudet Perunat is the Finnish for "new potatoes" referring to fresh potatoes of the first crop in the summer, cooked with dill. Uudet Perunat is a "must" food for Midsummer’s Eve for many Finns.

Uva is the Mexican word for grape. Uva is pronounced "oo-bah"

Uva secca is the Italian term for "raisin", a dried grape

Uykuluk is the Turkish word for "sweetbread". In Turkey, Uykuluk specifically of lamb is made into a Kebab, however, it needs an acquired taste to be able to enjoy Uykuluk. It is said that Uykuluk is Turkey is highly addictive. Uykuluk is also used for making Kokoreç. Uykuluk are the sweetbreads around which the intestines are wrapped. Some vendors just use fat to wrap Kokoreç , but Uykuluk is important for real Kokoreç.

Uzhin (????) is the Russian word for "supper" or dinner

Uzhunnu Vada refers to a fried fritter from Kerala looking like a doughnut made from Uzhunnuparippu or Uzhunnu Parippu also called Black Gram, Urad Dal/Dhal or Black Beluga Lentils.

Uzhunnu Vada is also known in South India as Medu Vada, Urad Dal/Dhal or Black Gram Fritters They are served for snacks with hot tea or even for breakfast with a Meat Curry.

Uzhunna Vada is one of the mainstays in a Chaya Kada or Teashops in Kerala. In the district of Allepey in Kerala, they are always available on the display racks and often served with a Curry.

Below are pictures of Uzhunnu Vada from one of the Chaya Kada (Teashops) which I frequneted when was on vacation in Allepey.