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Kulolo refers to a Hawaiian dessert - a taro pudding which is also made of coconut milk like Haupia , however the main ingredient for Kulolo is Taro. Hawaiian pudding made of taro, brown sugar and coconut milk. Haupia is coconut pudding, a Hawaiian dessert. Kulolo was originally prepared with grated taro and shredded coconut. It was wrapped in ti leaves and baked in the imu. (underground oven)

Kuminost refers to a Danish cheese made from whole or skimmed cow's milk. It is flavored with clove, cumin and caraway.

Kuzu Yahnisi is a Turkish stew made of lamb; a lamb stew. Kuzu Yahnisi is cooked in Turkey in various ways: with chestnuts (Kestaneli Kuzu Yahnisi); with onions (Soganli Kuzu Yahnisi). Körili Kuzu Yahnisi on the other hand is Curry Lamb Stew.

Kenchinjiru refers to a Japanese clear but hearty vegetable soup. Kenchinjiru is one of the most famous Shoujinryouri, a refined vegan cuisine developed by Zen Buddhist monks in the Kansai region dishes. Tonjiru is a variation of Kenchinjiru with bits of pork in it.
Kakipea refers to a Japanese snack made up of spicy little rice crackers called Kaki no Tane which literally means persimmon seeds and roasted peanuts.
Kkaesogeum is the Korean term for "Sesame Salt". Saseme salt are made from apn roasted sesame seeds and grinded with salt. It is one of the main seasonings used in Korean cooking which gives the dishes a slightly buttery flavor even without using any butter.