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Clearspring Organic Japanese Umami Paste with Ginger 150g
$8
Ingredients: soya sauce* (47%) (water, soya beans*, wheat*, sea salt), cultured rice* (27%) (rice*, koji [0.001%]), water, ginger* (3%).
*Organically grown
Product weight: 150g
Clearspring’s Organic Japanese Umami Paste with Ginger is a paste which can be added to numerous dishes to enhance their overall Umami flavour. Think of it as a natural flavouring, which will enhance the taste of any dish.
Traditionally made by adding a Koji culture to rice and leaving it to naturally ferment, the Umami is then mixed with soya sauce and ginger to create this incredibly moreish and versatile condiment.
How to use:
On its Own:
- Spread over grilled aubergine as a quick & easy canape
- As a savoury dip for crudities
- In sushi or as a sushi dip
- As a condiment especially with rice based meals
- As a dressing for grilled vegetable kebabs (image on pack)
- As a dressing over avocado /tofu salad
As an umami ingredient:
- To add umami flavour squeeze straight from the pouch into sauces, stews and bolognaise / cottage pie
- Salad dressing: e.g. mix with olive oil and lemon juice
- Added to Stir-fries
- Add to vegan mayo for a vegan burger topping & serve with lettuce & a burger bun
- As a BBQ sauce / marinade over veg
- Use as a salt replacement: needs half as much as the flavour is very concentrated
Nutritional Information
- Fat Free
- Saturated Fat Free
- High in Protein
- Low Sugar
| Typical values | g per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy kJ: | 445 |
| Energy kCal: | 105 |
| Fat: | 0.4 |
| of which saturates: | 0 |
| Carbohydrate: | 20 |
| of which sugars: | 3 |
| Fibre: | 0.7 |
| Protein: | 5.4 |
| Salt: | 6.3 |