Unlocking Asian Umami: The Flavor That Defines a Cuisine
When you think of Asian cooking, the word “umami” almost always comes to mind. Known as the fifth taste – alongside sweet, sour, salty, and bitter – umami brings depth, complexity, and savoriness to dishes across Japan, China, Korea, Thailand, and beyond. But what exactly is umami, and how does it show up in Asian […]
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