Yakidofu: Grilled tofu (soybean curd cake).

Yamaimo: Japanese yam

Yamakake: Japanese for tuna with grated wild potato

Yamame: Japanese for masu troutYams: Sweet potato

Yariika: Japanese for longfined squid, Spear squid

Yasai, Choumiryou: Japanese for vegetables, seasonings

Yeast: A single-celled organism that breaks its food down into alcohol and carbon dioxide in a process known as "fermentation."

Yellowfin Tuna: These tuna reach about 300 pounds in weight. They feature a pale pink flesh that is relatively mild. Also called "ahi."

Yellowtail: A large game fish (up to 100 pounds) from the jack family with a flavor and texture resembling tuna. May be prepared in any manner suitable for tuna.

Yerbabuena: Spanish wild mint

Yuba: Japanese for dried bean curds

Yunomi: Japanese for green tea cup

Yurine: Japanese for lily root

Yuzu: Japanese for citron, Chinese lemon