This list includes 25 Recipes that start with U, from “Ube cake” to “Uzvar”. These dishes range from sweet to savory and include desserts, drinks, and main-course recipes for everyday cooking or special occasions.
Recipes that start with U are dishes whose primary word begins with the letter U, across many cuisines. They include notable items like Filipino ube cake and Ukrainian uzvar, each with strong regional ties.
Below you’ll find the table with recipe name, cuisine, difficulty, preparation time (minutes), notes, and source.
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Recipes that start with U
Name
Cuisine
Difficulty
Prep Time (min)
Ube halaya
Filipino
Medium
90
Ube cake
Filipino
Medium
120
Ube ice cream
Filipino
Medium
60
Ugali
East African
Easy
20
Ukha
Russian
Medium
60
Udon
Japanese
Easy
30
Unadon
Japanese
Medium
40
Unagi kabayaki
Japanese
Medium
45
Upma
Indian
Easy
25
Uttapam
Indian
Easy
30
Uzvar
Ukrainian
Easy
60
Uszka
Polish
Medium
90
Usal
Indian (Maharashtrian)
Medium
60
Urad dal vada
Indian
Medium
40
Ulam
Malay
Easy
15
Ukoy
Filipino
Medium
30
Umm Ali
Egyptian
Medium
60
Unniyappam
Indian (Kerala)
Medium
45
Udang balado
Indonesian
Medium
40
Umeboshi
Japanese
Hard
10,080
Utica greens
American (Italian-American)
Medium
60
Upside-down cake
American
Medium
60
Uni pasta
Japanese/Italian fusion
Medium
30
Ube turon
Filipino
Medium
30
Urad dal dosa
Indian
Medium
45
Descriptions
Ube halaya
Sweet purple-yam jam from the Philippines, used as spread or dessert; also called ube jam. Great for pastries. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ube_halaya
Ube cake
Moist purple yam layer cake popular in Filipino celebrations; vivid color and mild vanilla notes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ube_cake
Ube ice cream
Creamy ice cream flavored with ube (purple yam), often vibrant violet and slightly nutty. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ube_(food)
Ugali
Starchy, firm cornmeal porridge that’s a staple in Kenya and Tanzania, served with stews or vegetables. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ugali
Ukha
Clear Russian fish soup made with white fish, root vegetables and herbs; rustic and brothy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukha
Udon
Thick wheat noodles served hot in broth or chilled with dipping sauce; base for many Japanese dishes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Udon
Unadon
Rice bowl topped with glazed grilled eel (unagi); sweet-savory kabayaki sauce defines the dish. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unadon
Unagi kabayaki
Grilled eel fillets brushed with sweet soy-based tare and broiled to glaze; served with rice. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unagi
Upma
Savory South Indian breakfast porridge made from semolina or rava, tempered with spices and vegetables. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upma
Uttapam
Thick South Indian pancake from fermented rice-lentil batter, topped with onions, chilies and vegetables. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uttapam
Uzvar
Traditional Ukrainian compote of dried fruits simmered with honey; served cold or warm at holidays. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzvar
Uszka
Small Polish dumplings filled with mushrooms or meat, typically served in borscht at Christmas. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uszka
Usal
Spicy Maharashtrian curry of sprouted legumes cooked in masala gravy, often served with pav or rice. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usal
Urad dal vada
Crispy South Indian fritters made from ground urad dal batter, seasoned and deep-fried (also medu vada variants). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vada_(food)
Ulam
Malay-style raw vegetable salad or herb platter eaten with sambal and rice; fresh, simple accompaniment. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulam
Ukoy
Crispy Filipino shrimp and vegetable fritters, enjoyed as snack or appetizer with vinegar dip (also spelled okoy). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okoy
Umm Ali
Egyptian bread-and-pudding dessert with puff pastry, milk, nuts and raisins; warm and comforting. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Om_Ali
Unniyappam
Small sweet fried rice-and-jaggery fritters flavored with banana and cardamom, popular in Kerala. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unni_appam
Udang balado
Padang-style spicy prawn dish cooked in a bright chili-tomato sambal called balado; bold and fiery. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padang_cuisine
Umeboshi
Salt-cured pickled ume plums with intense sour-salty flavor; requires pickling and drying over days to weeks. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umeboshi
Utica greens
Sicilian-inspired Utica, NY sauté of escarole with hot peppers, olives, breadcrumbs and cheese. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utica_greens
Upside-down cake
Cake baked with fruit (commonly pineapple) arranged on bottom of pan, flipped for a caramelized topping. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upside-down_cake
Uni pasta
Creamy pasta flavored with uni (sea urchin roe), delivering rich briny umami; simple, luxurious dish. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uni_(food)
Ube turon
Fried spring roll snack filled with ripe banana and ube (purple yam), sweet-crispy street food. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turon_(food)
Urad dal dosa
Variation of dosa emphasizing urad dal in batter for crispy edges and soft interior; South Indian staple. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dosa
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