Umami Recipes

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Beef with King Oyster Mushroom

Unclassified Chinese

Beef with King Oyster Mushroom

This quick stir-fry combines tender marinated beef with savory king oyster mushroom for a flavorful dish that goes especially well with rice. The mushroom is first dry-fried to draw out moisture, then stir-fried with beef, garlic, and red chili for a simple home-style dish.

660 kcalsavory · garlicky
Black Pepper Beef Cubes with White Button Mushrooms

Unclassified Chinese

Black Pepper Beef Cubes with White Button Mushrooms

A quick stir-fry of tender beef cubes and white button mushrooms seasoned with black pepper sauce, black pepper, and garlic. Savory and aromatic, it pairs well with rice.

760 kcalgarlicky · savory
Braised Hairtail

Unclassified Chinese

Braised Hairtail

This home-style braised hairtail is pan-fried until golden, then simmered with aromatics and seasonings for a rich, savory flavor. It's especially delicious served with rice.

1120 kcalsavory · umami
Braised Napa Cabbage with Fish Balls

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Braised Napa Cabbage with Fish Balls

A comforting home-style braise of sweet napa cabbage, fish balls, fresh tofu skin, and dried baby shrimp. The cabbage is slowly simmered until tender and flavorful, creating a light yet savory dish.

690 kcalsavory · umami
Braised River Crab with Edamame

Jiangsu Cuisine

Braised River Crab with Edamame

This homestyle braised dish pairs tender edamame with savory river crab in a glossy, flavorful sauce. Aromatics, soy sauces, and a brief simmer bring everything together into a rich dish that goes especially well with rice.

930 kcalsavory · umami
Braised Winter Melon That Tastes Even Better Than Meat

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Braised Winter Melon That Tastes Even Better Than Meat

This braised winter melon dish is savory, glossy, and deeply flavorful, with pan-fried slices cooked until beautifully golden and tiger-skin patterned. Tossed with chilies, garlic, and a rich soy-based sauce, it is a simple but irresistible home-style dish to serve with rice.

690 kcalspicy · garlicky
Extra-Rich Tomato Red Wine Beef Brisket (Pressure Cooker Version)

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Extra-Rich Tomato Red Wine Beef Brisket (Pressure Cooker Version)

This pressure cooker tomato and red wine beef brisket is deeply flavorful, with tender beef simmered in a rich, tangy tomato sauce scented with warm spices. The final dish keeps a generous amount of thick sauce, making it perfect with rice or noodles.

3550 kcalsavory · umami
Red-Braised Lamb

Unclassified Chinese

Red-Braised Lamb

Lamb leg is simmered with purple onion, carrot, spices, and seasonings until tender and flavorful, then reduced to a rich sauce that is especially delicious for dipping steamed buns.

1180 kcalsavory · umami
Scallops with Vermicelli

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Scallops with Vermicelli

This quick and satisfying scallop vermicelli dish uses a garlicky crayfish seasoning mix for bold flavor. Tender scallops are stir-fried and served over soft vermicelli that has soaked up the savory sauce.

700 kcalspicy · garlicky
Steamed Beef Slices with Baby Napa Cabbage

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Steamed Beef Slices with Baby Napa Cabbage

This comforting steamed dish layers baby napa cabbage, vermicelli, and enoki mushrooms with thinly sliced marinated beef. It is savory, tender, and easy to prepare, making it a great home-style meal to serve with rice.

710 kcalsavory · umami
Sweet and Sour Vegetarian Abalone

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Sweet and Sour Vegetarian Abalone

A festive sweet and sour dish made with fresh shiitake mushrooms stuffed with seasoned shrimp paste, shaped to resemble vegetarian abalone. Pan-fried and coated in a glossy sweet-and-sour tomato sauce, it is rich, tangy, and delicious.

730 kcalsour · sweet