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Umeboshi is the Japanese for "Pickled Plum ". Like Takuan or Pickled Daikon, Umeboshi is available in many different varieties.

Üborka Salata is teh Hungarian term for "cucumber salad".

Umai refers to the indigenous dish from Sarawak and  Sabah in Indonesia. It is their own version of the famous Ceviche, as it is made of raw mackerel seasoned with chopped onions, chili peppers and salt and uses lime juice instead of vinegar as a souring agent.

Umai is Indonesia's version of the Philippines, Kinilaw na Isda, which is prepared almost the same way.

- Umngqusho - Nelson Mandela's Favorite Food :

Did you know that Xoliswa Ndoyiya, Nelson Mandela’s chef, cooks Umngqusho every Wednesday for the former president.

Umngqusho is the most famous maize dish in Xhosa cuisine . This dried maize and bean mélange has been compared with Italian Risotto and is delicious when served with a meaty stew.

Umngqusho is Nelson Mandela's favorite food.

Unshortened Cake refers to a cake made without added fat.

Umu refers to the traditional Samoan oven where some of the local specialities are cooked. Umu is an outside oven, where food is placed on hot rocks and covered with leaves.

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