{"product_id":"the-japanese-umami-box","title":"The Japanese Umami Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the art of umami with this carefully curated collection of Japanese ingredients, chosen to bring depth, complexity and savoury richness to your cooking. From traditional hatcho miso and fragrant shiitake mushrooms to fresh yuzu ponzu and aged-style koji soy sauce, every ingredient offers a different way to build layers of flavour in your favourite dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of Japanese cooking, umami is the savoury fifth taste that makes food deeply satisfying. This gift set brings together a selection of versatile Japanese staples that can transform soups, broths, marinades, sauces and dressings, helping you create restaurant-quality depth in your own kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an adventurous home cook, a seasoned chef or a lover of Japanese cuisine, The Japanese Umami Box is an inspiring introduction to some of the most flavourful ingredients in the Japanese pantry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoy Hatcho Miso – 300g: A rich, deeply savoury miso made from soybeans, offering an intense umami flavour. Perfect for soups, glazes, marinades and adding depth to sauces and braised dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShiitake Mushroom Powder – 40g: A concentrated source of earthy, savoury mushroom flavour. Stir into broths, gravies, sauces, risottos or noodle dishes for an instant umami boost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Garlic from Aomori or Mie: Sweet, mellow and complex, with notes of balsamic, liquorice and caramelised garlic. Blend into dressings, marinades and sauces, or use to add depth to meat, fish and vegetable dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetable Dashi with Kombu \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNamashibori Fresh 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoraiya 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUmami 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Perfect Gift for Food Lovers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese Umami Box is a thoughtful gift for keen cooks, food enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by Japanese ingredients. Ideal for birthdays, Christmas, dinner party hosts or aspiring chefs, it offers a collection of distinctive pantry essentials that encourage experimentation and inspire new ways to cook.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wasabi Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67769167184153,"sku":"WSB.BUNDLE.108","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/files\/the-japanese-umami-box-gift-set.webp?v=1793204847","url":"https:\/\/www.thewasabicompany.co.uk\/products\/the-japanese-umami-box","provider":"The Wasabi Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}