by Laura Santini Discover the extraordinary world of umami with this flavour-packed cookbook by Laura Santini. Featuring over 60 inventive recipes, Umami explores the rich, savoury taste known as the “fifth flavour,” showing how ingredients like Parmesan, anchovies, mushrooms, miso, and cured meats can transform everyday cooking into deeply satisfying dishes bursting with complexity. About the Author:Laura Santini is a British food writer and chef celebrated for her modern, flavour-focused cooking. Known for combining bold ingredients with approachable techniques, she has built a reputation for helping home cooks create restaurant-inspired dishes with ease. Product Features: Format: Hardcover cookbook Features over 60 recipes focused on umami-rich cooking ISBN: 9781784887285 Published by Hardie Grant Books Fun Fact: The term “umami” was scientifically identified in 1908 by Japanese chemist Kikunae Ikeda, who isolated glutamate from kombu seaweed and recognised it as a distinct taste separate from sweet, salty, sour, and bitter.
