What is Umami / 旨味?
Along with sweet, salty, sour, and bitter, umami is considered the fifth basic taste. It adds depth, fullness, and a long-lasting flavor to food.
Tomatoes, tomato paste, miso, soy sauce, mushrooms, kombu, and aged cheeses can be rich in umami.
In which dish do you feel the strongest umami?
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