Clearspring has added two new products – Organic Japanese Umami Paste in Chilli and Ginger varieties – to its offer of authentic Japanese ingredients, designed to give cooking the wow factor.
‘Umami’ describes the unusual combination of the flavours of the paste and the effect it has on the flavours of a dish. In Japanese, umami means ‘savoury deliciousness’. It is rich in the naturally occurring chemical glutamate which enhances the flavour of a dish.
The Umami Paste is traditionally made by adding a koji culture to rice and leaving it to naturally ferment. It is then mixed with soya sauce and fresh ginger to create a moreish, versatile condiment. It can be used to lift the flavour of ingredients in dishes including soups, stews and marinades, or as a dip.
