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January 17, 2007

Umami=Intangible Satisfaction

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Umami is a Japanese word that roughly translates into English as "robust" or "delicious." Umami can also be described as heartiness, savoriness, or fullness of the mouth.


Spicy Broccoli w/ Anchovies, Shallots, Garlic, and Toasted Almonds

Steam broccoli
2-3 Tbs EVOO
3 gloves garlic
Tin of Anchovies
Red Pepper Flakes
saute 2-3 minutes
add shallots (finely chopped)
saute another 2 minutes
Toss in Broccoli and coat with sauce
sprinkle with Toasted Almonds

More on Umami:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umami


Share your Zonerific recipes in Comments.

Posted by Nicole Okumu at January 17, 2007 9:51 PM

Comments

1 Prather Ranch steak
1 apple
1 handful of raw spinach
1 glass of tapwater

Posted by: Chad Lott at January 18, 2007 9:28 AM

Ah, yes Umami, the "fifth taste". My favorite examples are red wine, aged cheese and uni.

Posted by: Max Lewin at January 18, 2007 12:44 PM

mmmmmmmmm, umami.

Posted by: Jonathan at January 18, 2007 8:28 PM

This recipe sounds so yummy. I can't wait to try it.

Does Tomato Sour Cream soup from Gregoire's (French take out place on Piedmont Ave) count as Zonerific?

Although I doubt anything with the words "sour cream" in the title is "in the zone". le sigh.

Posted by: Maren Jacobsen at January 24, 2007 12:22 PM