44 umami recipes

Fettuccine tossed in a rich shiitake mushroom cream sauce with bacon, chicken breast, and Parmesan. Dried and fresh mushrooms build layers of deep, earthy umami in every bite.

Spinach and basil blended with toasted walnuts, olive oil, and umami-rich miso paste. A dairy-free, vegan pesto that's ready in 25 minutes and keeps for a week in the fridge.

Curried leek and potato soup, vegan and gluten-free, with sweet sauteed leeks, mild curry, fresh rosemary, and a touch of arame seaweed for umami depth. A silky, blended weeknight soup with a twist.

Chicken breast cubes steamed with Chinese sausage (lup cheong), dried mushrooms, hoisin sauce, ginger, and garlic. A savory, aromatic Cantonese-style steamed chicken dish with deep umami flavor.

Lemony chicken and anchovy ravioli stuffed with minced chicken, salty anchovies, parmesan, and bright lemon zest. A delicate handmade pasta with a savory umami punch.

Japanese pickled asparagus marinated in miso paste and dry mustard for a tangy, umami-rich side dish or appetizer.

Mixed mushroom and goat cheese panini layers earthy sautéed wild mushrooms, creamy chevre, peppery arugula, and a hint of truffle oil between crisp focaccia. A vegetarian sandwich with deep umami and bistro-cafe energy.

Pork with cabbage is a quick stir-fry of shredded pork and cabbage with soy sauce, ready in under 20 minutes. A simple Chinese weeknight one-wok meal with savory umami depth.

Vegetarian mushroom gravy built on browned flour, miso, soy sauce, and sea kelp for deep umami without meat. Pour over veggie burgers, mashed potatoes, or whole grains.

Briny anchovy paste and chopped green olives swirled into tangy sour cream for a salty, umami-packed dip that disappears fast at parties.

Creamy miso salad dressing with tahini, Chinese hot mustard, and rice vinegar blended smooth. A savory, umami-rich vegan dressing ready in minutes.

Curried cabbage and arame seaweed sauteed in sesame oil with shoyu. A quick, mineral-rich macrobiotic side dish loaded with umami that's on the table in 20 minutes. Vegan and plant-based.

Soba noodles with snow pea greens and shiitake mushrooms in a shallot-chili-soy-rice wine sauce. An oil-free Japanese-style noodle bowl with deep umami and tender seasonal greens.

Rich and creamy mushroom soup with three kinds of mushrooms (dried, portobello, button), heavy cream, and beef base. Dried mushroom soaking liquid delivers serious umami depth.

Vegan tempeh and mushroom stew simmered with soy sauce and tomato, piled over creamy mashed potatoes. A hearty plant-based comfort dinner with rich umami depth.

Grilled swordfish steaks marinated in soy sauce, fresh ginger, dry sherry, garlic, and lemon zest. An Asian-inspired marinade with bold umami flavor and a quick grill.