Chapter
Exploring the World of Umami
07:12 - 10:42 (03:30)
Learn about the umami flavor and its history as well as how to use dashi base for the perfect sauce.
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Learn about the origins and taste of umami, the fifth taste that adds depth and richness to food.
07:12 - 09:09 (01:57)
Food
Summary
Learn about the origins and taste of umami, the fifth taste that adds depth and richness to food. Discover how its unique flavor interacts with other tastes and how it was discovered in Japan.
ChapterExploring the World of Umami
EpisodeSelects: How Umami Works!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The podcast explores how umami was first discovered in ancient Rome through the creation of a fish sauce called garum, while also discussing how it was scientifically defined in 1908 by Kikune Ikita, a professor at the Imperial University of Tokyo, who was working with the Japanese fish stock - dashi.
09:09 - 10:42 (01:32)
Umami
Summary
The podcast explores how umami was first discovered in ancient Rome through the creation of a fish sauce called garum, while also discussing how it was scientifically defined in 1908 by Kikune Ikita, a professor at the Imperial University of Tokyo, who was working with the Japanese fish stock - dashi.