Umami Powder
Umami Powder
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup salt, pink salt recommended
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Gochugaru, Korean pepper flakes, for smoky aroma
- 2 tablespoons peppercorn mix, red, white, and black peppercorns, or straight black peppercorns
- 20 grams dried shiitake mushrooms
- 3 grams dried kombu, Japanese kombu seaweed
Instructions
- 1
Gather all the listed ingredients and ensure they are ready for blending.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add the 1/4 cup of salt, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 2 tablespoons of onion powder, 1 tablespoon of Gochugaru, and 2 tablespoons of the peppercorn mix into a high-speed blender.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the 20 grams of dried shiitake mushrooms and 3 grams of dried kombu to the blender with the other ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Secure the lid on the blender tightly.
- 5
Blend the mixture on high speed for approximately 20 to 25 seconds, or until all ingredients are finely ground into a consistent powder. Ensure there are no large pieces remaining.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Carefully pour the freshly made umami powder into an airtight container for storage. This powder is excellent for enhancing the flavor of various dishes, such as fried rice.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Umami Powder
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup salt, pink salt recommended
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Gochugaru, Korean pepper flakes, for smoky aroma
- 2 tablespoons peppercorn mix, red, white, and black peppercorns, or straight black peppercorns
- 20 grams dried shiitake mushrooms
- 3 grams dried kombu, Japanese kombu seaweed
Instructions
- 1
Gather all the listed ingredients and ensure they are ready for blending.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add the 1/4 cup of salt, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 2 tablespoons of onion powder, 1 tablespoon of Gochugaru, and 2 tablespoons of the peppercorn mix into a high-speed blender.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the 20 grams of dried shiitake mushrooms and 3 grams of dried kombu to the blender with the other ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Secure the lid on the blender tightly.
- 5
Blend the mixture on high speed for approximately 20 to 25 seconds, or until all ingredients are finely ground into a consistent powder. Ensure there are no large pieces remaining.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Carefully pour the freshly made umami powder into an airtight container for storage. This powder is excellent for enhancing the flavor of various dishes, such as fried rice.
⏱️ 1 min