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Wacholder is the German word for Juniper, a kind of herb which is used as the basic ingredient for making Gin.

Wiener Masse is the German term for Biskuitteig, a sponge mixture. Biskuitteig is also known as Rürhteig. Sponge mixture is used mainly for cakes, sponge cakes, cake rolls and creamy pies. Its creamy-airy consistency is great with fresh fruit and sweet cream pie.

White Prawn (Penaeus Indicus) is a variety of Shrimp used in most Asian cuisine/cooking. It is known by its market name Chaka (Bangladesh) and they are commonly known by country as: Australia: Banana prawn; Indian banana prawn; Red-legged banana prawn Germany: Hauptmannsgarnele India: Jinga; Naran; Chapda chingri; Vella chemeen Japan: Indo-ebi Pakistan: Jaira; Jiaro Iran: Banana Shrimp U.S.A.: Indian white shrimp

Waterzooi de Poulet also known as Kippenwaterzooi refers to a Belgian dish - a chicken stew prepared with potatoes, carrots and leeks with cream, butter and eggs.

Wangsaeujjim refers to Korean culinary term for "steamed prawn"

Wakegi refers to a green onion that has a longer green stem than the other green onions. The thinner is called Asatsuki. Wakige is used in Sunomono vinegar dishes, while Asatsuki is used for toppings for added flavor.
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