The Japanese Umami Box With Umami Cook Book

Explore the fascinating world of umami with this carefully curated gift set, combining a selection of distinctive Japanese pantry ingredients with Umami by Laura Santini. Perfect for adventurous home cooks and food lovers, this collection brings together the inspiration and ingredients to help you discover how savoury depth can transform everyday cooking.

Often described as the fifth taste, umami adds richness, complexity and a deeply satisfying savoury character to food. From earthy shiitake mushrooms and rich hatcho miso to fragrant black garlic and fresh yuzu ponzu, each ingredient offers a different way to build layers of flavour in your cooking.

The included Umami book by Laura Santini provides inspiration for exploring this much-loved flavour, making the set an ideal introduction to umami and a wonderful gift for anyone passionate about food.

What's Included?

• Umami by Laura Santini: An inspiring book exploring the world of umami, perfect for discovering new flavour combinations and finding inspiration in the kitchen.
• Soy Hatcho Miso – 300g: A rich, deeply savoury miso made from soybeans. Ideal for soups, glazes, marinades and adding depth to sauces and braised dishes.
• Shiitake Mushroom Powder – 40g: A concentrated source of earthy, savoury mushroom flavour. Stir into broths, gravies, sauces and noodle dishes for an instant umami boost.
• Black Garlic from Aomori or Mie: Sweet, mellow and complex, with notes of balsamic, liquorice and caramelised garlic. Blend into dressings and marinades or use to add depth to meat, fish and vegetable dishes.
• Vegetable Dashi with Kombu & Shiitake – 300ml: A convenient Japanese stock combining the savoury qualities of kombu seaweed and shiitake mushrooms. Use as a base for soups, noodle broths, sauces and simmered vegetables.
• Namashibori Yuzu Ponzu Sauce – 300ml: A bright, citrus-led Japanese sauce combining fresh yuzu with savoury notes. Delicious with grilled fish, dumplings, salads, vegetables and hot pot dishes.
• Horaiya Honten Koji Soy Sauce – 340ml: A flavourful Japanese soy sauce made using koji, ideal for seasoning, dipping, marinades and adding savoury depth to everyday cooking.
• Umami So Miso – 70g: A versatile Japanese seasoning that makes it easy to add an extra layer of savoury flavour to soups, sauces, dressings and marinades.

The Perfect Gift for Food Lovers

Combining an inspiring cookbook with a collection of distinctive Japanese ingredients, The Japanese Umami Box makes a thoughtful gift for keen cooks, adventurous foodies and anyone who loves exploring new flavours.