Glossary U

Uovo di struzzo is the Italian term for ostrich egg, egg laid by an ostrich, which is now being used as food in some parts

Ubriaco is the Italian word that literally means "drunk" or "drunken", refers to dishes which contain large amounts of alcohol.

Uchepos is the Mexican term that refers to the fresh corn tamales of Michoacan

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

Uriuk refer to dried apricots from Asia which are found in Russia

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

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