Here are some foods that start with the letter “U”:
- Ube – A purple yam commonly used in Filipino desserts like cakes, ice cream, and pastries.
- Ugali – A staple dish in East Africa, made from maize flour cooked with water to create a dough-like consistency.
- Ugli Fruit – A citrus fruit hybrid of an orange, grapefruit, and tangerine with a sweet-tart flavor.
- Udon – Thick Japanese noodles made from wheat flour, often served in soups or stir-fried dishes.
- Umbrella Fruit – A tropical fruit with a tart taste, often used in chutneys or pickles.
- Urfa Biber – A Turkish chili pepper that is dried and crushed, known for its smoky, slightly sweet flavor.
- Upside-Down Cake – A dessert baked with fruit (like pineapple) at the bottom of the pan, then flipped over before serving.
- Urchins (Sea Urchins) – A delicacy in many coastal cuisines, especially the roe, which has a creamy and briny flavor.
- Usal – A spicy Maharashtrian curry made with sprouted legumes like mung beans or peas.
- Uunijuusto – A Finnish dish made with colostrum milk, baked to form a custard-like dessert.
