umami

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umami (uncountable)

One of the five basic tastes, the savory taste of foods such as seaweed, cured fish, aged cheeses and meats.
Synonyms: savoriness, deliciousness, meatiness, brothiness
Coordinate terms: bitterness, saltiness, sourness, sweetness

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Critics described the taste as similar to salted caramel with a pleasant umami aftertaste. Source: Internet

After they were cooked and rested, we dug into both flavorful umami skewers. Source: Internet

Supposed to be eaten with hands, the raw fish is wrapped with fermented rice to bring a unique sour taste called Umami, which is the most essential feature of the delicacy. Source: Internet

The rich marrow makes a great umami flavoured substitute for creamy sauces. Source: Internet

A rich umami paste may be used for seasoning ingredients and adding flavors to meals. Source: Internet

It is best eaten slowly and during the springtime or early summer, savoring each note of umami and crunch of pea tendril. Source: Internet

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