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Jagung

Pau Sok [Chinese], Makkacholam [Tamil]

Corn.

Jagung Manis : Sweet Corn

Jambu Batu

Suey Yoong [Chinese], Koiya Palam [Tamil]

Guava.

Jala

Fishing Net.

Roti Jala : 'Net' Bread, 'Net' Crepes
Menjala : To fish with casting net.
Penjala : Fisherman. Also called Nelayan [Malay].

Jamu

Ayurvedic Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Herbal Medicine

Medicine made form herbs.

Jamuan : Reception, Party
Menjamu : To entertain.
 

Jelatin

Tai Choy [Chinese], Alumbu Pasai [Tamil]

Gelatin.

Agar Agar : Seaweed Gelatin

Jintan Manis

Yau Kok [Chinese], Sombu [Tamil]

Aniseed. Almost always used in combination with jintan putih, [Cumin], it is a common spice used in Malay cooking especially.

Serbuk Jintan Manis : Cumin Powder.

Jintan Putih

Chou Kok [Chinese], Nachirgam [Tamil]

Cumin Seed. Almost always used in combination with Jintan Manis, [Aniseed]. These 2 spices are used a lot in Malay cooking.

Serbuk Jintan Putih : Cumin Powder.

Joo Hoo

Sotong Kering [Malay]

Chinese for Dried Cuttlefish. It is used whole or finely shredded to flavor soups. It is usually soaked in lye water to regain texture before use in a dish.

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