Udon (oo-DOHN): Japanese wheat noodles almost the thickness of
spaghetti.
Available in natural food stores and Asian markets.
Ume Boshi plum paste (um-a-BOH-she): A condiment made from Japanese
sour plums that are salted, sun-dried and aged. Contain iron, calcium,
minerals,
vitamin C and enzymes believed to aid digestion.
Un-sulfured molasses: Molasses made without sulfur in processing.
Generally, un-sulphured molasses has a lighter, cleaner sugar-cane taste. |