COPYCAT UMAMI SEASONING

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This umami seasoning -- inspired by Trader Joe's version -- gets its savory flavor from porcini mushroom powder. It can be scaled up easily and keeps well, so make a double batch to keep on hand to use when you're looking to add a flavor boost to any dish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield about 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 teaspoons porcini powder
2 teaspoons white mushroom powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the porcini powder, white mushroom powder, onion powder, chile flakes, mustard powder, thyme, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Transfer to an airtight container. Umami seasoning keeps up to 3 months at room temperature.
  • Here are two of our favorite ways to use the seasoning.
  • Mac and Cheese: Stir 1 tablespoon umami seasoning into the cheese sauce from your favorite boxed mac and cheese before you toss it with the pasta.
  • Popcorn: Pop a 3.5-ounce package of natural microwave plain popcorn. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon umami seasoning.

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