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Relishing a flavorful meal, even after a very long day feels really nice! Wondering how to amp up your own cooking with umami goodness? It’s simpler than you think. Follow our easy tips and you can have an umami-rich experience with every meal!</p> </div> <ul class="p-list--circle" > <li class="p-list__item"><a href="https://www.ajinomoto.com/aboutus/umami/5_facts" target="_self" rel="" class="c-link--none">What is Umami? | Umami</a> </li> <li class="p-list__item"><a href="https://www.ajinomoto.com/aboutus/umami/why-is-umami-important-to-us" target="_self" rel="" class="c-link--none">What are the 5 Basic Tastes? | Umami</a> </li> </ul> <h2 class="c-heading-02" id="cf_block_2_cf_heading_txt">1. Use umami-rich ingredients</h2> <div class="p-flag--block"> <figure class="p-flag__figure--left p-flag__figure--col-8" role="group"> <img class="p-flag__figure-image" src="https://www.ajinomoto.com/cms_wp_ajnmt_global/wp-content/uploads/umamirecipes/JPG/Haira-Soup-750x422.jpg" alt="Ajinomoto Seasoning"> </figure> <div class="p-flag__body"> <div class="c-text"> <p>Some foods naturally pack a ton of umami. Ripe tomatoes, dried mushrooms, kombu (kelp), anchovies, parmesan cheese, etc..— all of these bring the savory deliciousness of umami to recipes.<br /> Here’s a flavorful Mediterranean dish that uses tomato for the extra umami boost.</p> </div> <ul class="p-list--circle"> <li class="p-list__item"><a class="c-link--none" href="https://www.ajinomoto.com/aboutus/umami/umami_recipes/harira-soup" target="_self" rel="">Harira Soup</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <h2 class="c-heading-02" id="cf_block_4_cf_heading_txt">2. Use fermented foods</h2> <div class="p-flag--block"> <figure class="p-flag__figure--left p-flag__figure--col-8" role="group"> <img class="p-flag__figure-image" src="https://www.ajinomoto.com/cms_wp_ajnmt_global/wp-content/uploads/umamirecipes/jpg/Parsley_Miso_Pesto-750x498.jpg" alt="Umami-rich Parsley Miso Pesto"> </figure> <div class="p-flag__body"> <div class="c-text"> <p>Fermented foods have high umami content. Try using ingredients such as miso paste and soy sauce in your cooking. Be experimental!<br /> Adding this miso twist to your usual pasta will create some umami heaven.</p> </div> <ul class="p-list--circle"> <li class="p-list__item"><a class="c-link--none" href="https://www.ajinomoto.com/aboutus/umami/umami_recipes/parsley-miso-pesto" target="_self" rel="">Parsley Miso Pesto</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <h2 class="c-heading-02" id="cf_block_6_cf_heading_txt">3. Use cured meats</h2> <div class="p-flag--block"> <figure class="p-flag__figure--left p-flag__figure--col-8" role="group"> <img class="p-flag__figure-image" src="https://www.ajinomoto.com/cms_wp_ajnmt_global/wp-content/uploads/umamirecipes/jpg/carpaccio-web-750x500.jpg" alt="Carpaccio Food"> </figure> <div class="p-flag__body"> <div class="c-text"> <p>Aged or cured meats abound in umami. Bacon, aged sausages and salami will all bring an umami boost to any recipe.<br /> Try this refreshing carpaccio, which gets its umami from cured ham.</p> </div> <ul class="p-list--circle"> <li class="p-list__item"><a class="c-link--none" href="https://www.ajinomoto.com/aboutus/umami/umami_recipes/sea-bream-and-cured-ham-carpaccio" target="_self" rel="">Sea Bream and Cured Ham Carpaccio</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <h2 class="c-heading-02" id="cf_block_8_cf_heading_txt">4. Use aged cheeses</h2> <div class="p-flag--block"> <figure class="p-flag__figure--left p-flag__figure--col-8" role="group"> <img class="p-flag__figure-image" src="https://www.ajinomoto.com/cms_wp_ajnmt_global/wp-content/uploads/umamirecipes/jpg/PIZZA-QUATRO-QUEIJOS-659x371.jpg" alt="Umami Pizza (Quattro Formaggi)"> </figure> <div class="p-flag__body"> <div class="c-text"> <p>Parmesan isn’t only for pasta —Try this vegetarian pizza made with four types of cheese, each adding a punch of umami making you want more!</p> </div> <ul class="p-list--circle"> <li class="p-list__item"><a class="c-link--none" href="https://www.ajinomoto.com/aboutus/umami/umami_recipes/pizza-quattro-formaggi" target="_self" rel="">Pizza Quattro Formaggi</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <h2 class="c-heading-02" id="cf_block_10_cf_heading_txt">5. Use umami-rich seasonings</h2> <div class="p-flag--block"> <figure class="p-flag__figure--left p-flag__figure--col-8" role="group"> <img class="p-flag__figure-image" src="https://www.ajinomoto.com/cms_wp_ajnmt_global/wp-content/uploads/umamirecipes/jpg/umami_recipes_06-750x498.jpg" alt="Testy Beef Burger"> </figure> <div class="p-flag__body"> <div class="c-text"> <p>Using umami-rich seasonings such as ketchup, molasses, tomato paste, fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Marmite, or miso paste will give you a quick fix of umami. Don’t be afraid to innovate. Give this Umami Meatloaf Burger a try and experience it yourself.</p> </div> <ul class="p-list--circle"> <li class="p-list__item"><a class="c-link--none" href="https://www.ajinomoto.com/aboutus/umami/umami_recipes/umami-meatloaf-burger" target="_self" rel="">Umami Meatloaf Burger</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <h2 class="c-heading-02" id="cf_block_12_cf_heading_txt">6. Use pure umami aka MSG</h2> <div class="p-flag--block"> <figure class="p-flag__figure--left p-flag__figure--col-8" role="group"> <img class="p-flag__figure-image" src="https://www.ajinomoto.com/cms_wp_ajnmt_global/wp-content/uploads/umamirecipes/jpg/BeefVeggie-Stir-Fry-750x500.jpg" alt="Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Umami"> </figure> <div class="p-flag__body"> <div class="c-text"> <p>Or you can get an umami boost by adding monosodium glutamate, aka MSG, to your dish. Next time you’re cooking, put a pinch of MSG into your soups, pasta sauce, salad dressings, meat marinades, and stir-fries. MSG does not add extra calories, unnecessary color or unwanted, complex tastes. It just brings pure umami depth of flavor. 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