Glossary U

Udrak is a Hindi term for ginger

Ueong is the Korean word for "burdock" . It is called Gobo in Japan. It is used in Korea as in Japan and other countries for culinary purposes. An example of food made of Burdock is Ueong-jorim (Glazed Burdock) made from burdock simmered in soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar until glazed and garnished with sesame seeds and red chili pepper threads

Ugli or Ugli Fruit refers to a citrus fruit native to Jamaica that is thought to be a cross between a pomelo or grapefruit and a mandarin orange or tangerine, with a very bumpy yellow-orange skin and a sweet orange like flavor.

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Ugu refers to an African leafy vegetable used in soups or stews with a choice of meats, fish and other vegetables such as Egusi. Ugu leaves are often served with pounded yam. Ugu leaves are renowned for been rich in iron and vitamin C, needed for the production of blood and maintaining a good health. Dried ugu leaves are available in some African food shops. This leaf is generally known as pumpkin leaf. The Ibibio's in Nigeria call the leaf Nkong Ubong, Efiks call it Ikong Ubong Igbos named the leaf Ugu, the Ghanaians called it Krobonku and the Sierra Leonians - Gonugbe . This leaf is mostly cultivated in tropical Africa e.g. Ghana and Nigeria as well as in Sri lanka, India, Hong Kong and Malaysia. Anecdotal reports has it hat this is the most nutritious of all African soups. Ugu leaf is believed to be very rich in iron, and has been used, even by doctors to rapidly build up patients blood count within days of ingestion. The fresh leaf is also rich in vitamin C, magnesium and vitamin K, all necessary for strong immunity against diseases, strong bone, heart and optimal functioning of the blood clotting system. The high vegetable content also means high dietary fibre, good for sound bowel function and ideal in a weight control diet. Spinach can be used as an alternative or substitute for Ugu leaves

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Uha refers to Russian fishsoup made with carrot, spices and potato.

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Uitsmijter refers to famous Dutch snacks made of buttered bread topped with cold sliced meat and fried eggs, and garnished

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Ukha refers to Russian fish soup known as the Mother of all Russian soups. Ukha ismade from fresh fish with spices. Small fishes like ruffs, perches were used to make soup strong and to give it a specific smell. Boiled tenches, sheat-fish, burbots were added in an already cooked soup to make it "sweet and tender". Cinnamon, cloves and pepper were principal spices. It is not difficult to cook Ukha. But real Ukha must be cooked on the fire or at least on the oven.

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Uki refers to Kenya's traditional beer made with honey. It is one of Kenya's national drinks

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Ukoy is a Filipino vegetable patty, of mixed vegetables, or of flour and vegetables; a variation is a combination of shrimps, tofu, and vegetable patty

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Deutsch: Ulam (Filipinische Hauptspeise/Beilage), Español: Ulam (Plato Principal Filipino), Português: Ulam (Prato Principal Filipino), Français: Ulam (Plat Principal Philippin), Italiano: Ulam (Piatto Principale Filippino)

Ulam in the food context is a Tagalog term from Filipino cuisine that refers to the savory dish served as the main accompaniment to steamed white rice (kanin). Essentially, ulam is the protein (meat, fish, poultry) or vegetable dish that gives flavor and substance to the otherwise plain rice, which is the foundational staple of every Filipino meal.

Ulam is the Bahasa Malaysian word which refers to raw vegetables or salad eaten with rice. The salad is made up of plant shoots, leaves of local herbs and vegetables such as cucumbers, cabbage and banana buds. This is a Malaysian traditional dish which is usually serves with Sambal belacan, a condiment made of chilies and Belacan, dried shrimp paste.

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