umami
/uˈmɑmi/
noun
- A savory taste, one of the five basic tastes, often described as meaty or brothy, found in foods like mushrooms, tomatoes, and aged cheese.
- Many chefs add soy sauce to dishes to enhance the umami flavor.
- Dried shiitake mushrooms are packed with natural umami.
- The soup had a rich umami from the miso paste.
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