Recipes for Umami
![Tofu salmon rice bowl served with edamame, cucumber, ands broccoli](https://cookinglikekate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/tofu-salmon-rice-bowl-1.jpg)
Tofu Salmon Rice Bowl
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Enjoy crispy tofu ‘salmon’ with an Asian twist! Perfectly marinated, fried to perfection, and served with fresh garnishes. Vegan and delicious!
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![A jar of vegan anchovies made from pickled eggplant on a wooden table.](https://trivet.recipes/photos/_square-572/Vegan_Anchovies.jpg)
Vegan Anchovies
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Yes, you can make vegan anchovies out of eggplant! These rich, briny delights will quickly become an essential ingredient in your cooking.
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![A plate of kibbeh with creamy tahini dip in the middle. There's a side salad and lemon on the table.](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53624870362_0bd5454ea9_o_d.jpg)
Vegan Kibbeh
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Plant-based kibbeh stuffed with crushed chickpeas, shiitake, caramelized onions, pine nuts, and aromatic spice are an edible art form. Crispy, hot, and fresh from the fryer, nothing else compares!
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![Three stuffed flatbreads topped with cilantro and sliced almonds on a plate, with hot sauce.](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53598483365_b1c212d9d5_o_d.jpg)
Kashmiri Naan
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Stuffed sweet dried fruits, toasted nuts, and umami shiitake, this Indian naan is the king of all flatbreads. Best of all, it's brilliantly easy to make from scratch.
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![A large metal serving bowl of salad with two metal serving utensils on either side.](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53560016191_7c17d6ee3c_o_d.jpg)
Crunchy Cabbage Salad
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If you think cabbage is boring, just try this salad.The combination of sweet and salty, crunchy, and creamy makes it incredibly compelling.
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![A skillet full of picadillo with tortillas on the side.](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53529540508_2ba225eeb9_o_d.jpg)
Plant-based Cuban Picadillo
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Vegan picadillo is your new favorite waiting to happen! This version is modeled after the Cuban approach, using briny olives, sweet raisins, and fiery chipotle peppers for bold, contrasting flavors.
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![A baked hand pie on a plate with sliced tomatoes, broken in half to show the filling.](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53413973302_b3e03b0789_o_d.jpg)
Biscuits and Gravy Hand Pies
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Get classic southern comfort food wrapped in one dish. Biscuits and gravy hand pies are the simple recipe you'll always want on hand.
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![A large bowl full of pasta on a worn wooden table with a skillet full of more pasta behind it.](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53427690935_5776dd7b5e_o_d.jpg)
Pasta Alla El Chacinero
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Indulge in the comforting fusion of Italian and Mexican cuisine with this savory, spicy, and impossibly meaty pasta dish. It has a velvety sauce full of plant-based chorizo and umami mushrooms.
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![A slice of moussaka sits on a plate next to a side salad drizzled with balsamic glaze.](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53367615358_e3ca9d81b2_o_d.jpg)
Vegan Mushroom Moussaka
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Moussaka, with tender roasted eggplant slices, supports the hearty and robust profile highly seasoned protein in a red wine-infused sauce, featuring onions, garlic, beefy shiitake, and crumbled tofu.
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![Mushroom chutney and other Indian condiments in metal dishes on a metal tray.](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53280040896_fb2ee0272b_o_d.jpg)
Mushroom Chutney
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Mushroom chutney is the all-purpose flavor bomb you need in your life. As a condiment or meal starter, it elevates every dish with umami.
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![A nest of crispy noodles on a plate, topped with Chinese vegetables and tofu puffs.](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53260092838_e41ce6d4ec_o_d.jpg)
Air Fryer Crispy Cake Noodle
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Make crispy noodle cakes at home in minutes in the air fryer! This technique is incredibly fast and easy, and much less messy without any splattering oil to contend with.
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![A full baked galette on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53161437904_32e90f982f_o_d.jpg)
Caramelized Onion & Shiitake Galette
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This free-form pie folds silky caramelized onions into roasted garlic and sliced mushroom caps, celebrating the interplay between sweet and savory. It's the perfect plant-based entree for holidays.
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![Mushroom-shaped vegan chocolate truffles on a tree stump.](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53121576685_cb072ef602_o_d.jpg)
Umami Truffles
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Take a more literal approach to truffles by incorporating the rich umami taste of shiitake powder into date-sweetened cocoa candies. It's sweet, savory, and salty in just the right balance.
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![Four vegan meatballs coated in jade pearl rice in bamboo steamer.](https://trivet.recipes/photos/_square-572/Jade_Pearl_Meatballs.jpg)
Jade Pearl Meatballs
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Inspired by First Generation by Frankie Gaw, this vegan version of "Grandma's Pearl Meatballs" is gloriously green all the way through. Tender jade pearl rice acts like a toothsome outer coating.
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![Two pitas wrapped around vegetables and shiitake mushroom gyros on a plate.](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53097777925_73b43c8cce_o_d.jpg)
Mushroom Gyros
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Swap meat for mushrooms to make the best plant-based gyros ever! This quick-fix version comes together effortlessly with an air fryer.
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![Kimchi toast on wood cutting board](https://trivet.recipes/photos/_square-572/Kimchi_Avocado_Toast_Trivet.jpg)
Kimchi Avocado Toast
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Revamp your breakfast routine with Kimchi Avocado Toast! A fresh Asian twist on the classic. Elevate your mornings with vibrant flavors and wholesome goodness.
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![Vegan takoyaki on a plate with one being picked up on a toothpick.](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52936334443_8918862a5e_o_d.jpg)
Vegan Takoyaki
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Replace octopus with shirataki noodles to create an incredible vegan version of this beloved street food! Savory little bites of griddled batter turn into hot, delicious pancakes in mere minutes.
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