These days, chefs and home cooks alike have umami on their minds. Known as the "fifth taste," the term umami is predominantly described as a savory flavor. Are you looking for a way to enhance your dishes with that savory, delicious taste that guests crave? There are many foods that contain glutamate, the amino acid compound that imparts wonderful umami flavor-- parmesan cheese, soy sauce, mushrooms, tomatoes, carrots, and shellfish, are just a few examples. Looking for something new? Try miso powder. Famous Japanese chef Nobuyaki Matsuhisa (widely known as Nobu) discovered the powder by accident when he left a tub of his miso paste uncovered in the refrigerator and decided to use the dried out product anyways. The results were good and his small mistake turned into his signature seasoning. Try sprinkling miso powder on fish, meat, chicken, and even salads. Read more here.

Here are some more creative ways you can cook with miso powder (dry miso):

1. Dressings and gravies2. Broths3. Jams4. Glazes5. Marinades