5 sustainable sources of umami

From dried 'shrooms to briny olives, this is how (and why) to wield the fifth taste in your cooking

The “umami bomb” has become a favorite culinary move for foodies, from celebrity chefs like Momofuku’s David Chang to home cooks looking to add layers of deeply satisfying savoriness to their dishes. But this palate-pleasing darling is more than just a pretty flavor. 

Dubbed the “Fifth Taste” (building on the OG sweet, sour, salty, and bitter identified …