Umami recipes

Find out about the fifth taste: umami and learn which are best umami foods and ingredients with this amazing, savory flavour.

Discover what umami is, why it's the fifth basic taste, and how to use it in your cooking to create more flavorful and balanced dishes.

Try our handcrafted recipe for umami sauce, made with a blend of umami-packed ingredients like soy, miso and katsuobushi. This sweet and salty sauce is ready to bring huge savoury flavour to your cooking.

A comforting Miso Udon Noodle Soup with a rich broth topped with Teriyaki Mushrooms. The broth is packed with umami and gets a nice richness from the mix of soy milk, miso, mushroom broth, and some vegan butter. Serve this with other toppings of choice. I finished my bowl with Japanese chili oil or layu for an extra kick of heat. This recipe can be easily cooked in one pot by preparing the noodles and toppings before cooking down the broth.

Double Umami Mushroom Soup | Mushrooms and Kikkoman® Teriyaki Takumi, Gochujang Spicy Miso go hand in hand in this recipe for homemade mushroom soup. Soup season is upon us and it’s hard to go wrong with a soup that’s as flavorful and easy as this one! Just 12 ingredients come together for a creamy mushroom soup with a hint of spice. Enjoy alongside a sandwich for lunch or serve it up as an appetizer before your holiday dinner or next family meal.

Indulge in the rich umami flavors of miso glazed eggplant with this mouthwatering recipe! The savory miso paste perfectly complements the tender eggplant, creating a deliciously satisfying dish. Whether you're a fan of Japanese cuisine or simply looking to try something new, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds. Elevate your kitchen skills and treat yourself to a flavorful meal with this easy-to-follow miso glazed eggplant recipe.

The best way to understand umami flavor is to try it for yourself. We've developed a simple taste test that helps people understand what umami tastes like and how they can use it to improve their cooking.

In this vegan Umami Seasoning blend, ground mushrooms are combined with spices for a rich, flavorful seasoning to use in tons of recipes!

Miso Red Curry Soup Dumpling Soup is a flavorful fusion dish that combines the umami richness of miso with the spicy, aromatic notes of red curry. Served with your favorite soup dumplings in a hearty broth, it’s quick and easy to make–perfect for a delicious meal! Check out more of Sarah’s recipes at @groovyfoodiess on Instagram.