Umami Heat
Umami Heat is the ultimate flavor enhancer — bringing both savory, umami-rich ingredients and a zesty punch of chiles together with a carefully curated blend of spices, seeds, and citrus. Umami, meaning deliciousness in Japanese, is the fifth taste which amplifies how we experience sweet, sour, salty and bitter. And a proprietary blend of chiles brings the Heat. Like our signature line of oo’mämē Chile Crisps, we have perfectly blended the ingredients so this versatile combo will level up any dish with every dash.
Our Umami Heat blend celebrates a traditional Japanese Shichimi Togarashi. A 17th century seven-spice blend, Shichimi Togarashi was born in an herb shop and dispensed by pharmacies, as a remedy. Today it’s a remedy for dull dining! Shichi, mi, Togarashi is a Japanese dried spice blend that combines the heat of chiles with umami-laden nori and blends it with citrus and seeds. Resuscitate any dish with a hit of heat — Umami Heat!
1001 Uses. One Spoon®
- Add to avocados, omelets, rice or pasta and go from drab to dazzling
- Mix with or drizzle onto honeys, yogurts, hummus, and cheeses for an elevated experience
- Use in place of or add to ho-hum condiments – ketchup, mayo, sour cream: GET OUT!
- Resuscitate leftovers by topping with a dollop
- Stir fry with the high smoke-point infused oil
- Go beyond Sriracha by adding layers and levels of texture and umami
- Mix with peanut, almond, and cashew butters and you’ll be saying oh’mŷ-mŷ
- Top pizzas, tacos, kebabs, and quesadillas because you can
- Make a dipping sauce for wings, ribs, dumplings, and tempura and say it’s your signature dish
- Marinate, then grill or roast any meat, fish, poultry or vegetable
FAQ
Questions and Answers
How do I store oo'mämē chile crisp?
Store oo'mämē in a cool, dry place. After opening, refrigerate to maintain freshness. The chile crisp will keep for several months and actually develops richer flavors over time.
What makes oo'mämē different from other chile crisps?
oo'mämē is the ONLY global chile crisp collection, featuring authentic flavors from different culinary traditions - Chinese, Mexican, Indian, and Moroccan. Each variety is carefully crafted with traditional ingredients to deliver authentic, complex flavors that transform any dish.
How spicy is oo'mämē?
Our chile crisps deliver flavorful heat rather than overwhelming spice. Each variety has its own heat profile, from the mild warmth of our Chinese blend to the more intense kick of our Mexican variety. The focus is always on complex, layered flavors.
How can I use oo'mämē in my cooking?
oo'mämē truly has 1001 uses! Stir it into noodles, drizzle over eggs, mix with mayo for spicy aioli, add to marinades, top pizza, enhance salad dressings, or simply use as a condiment. Visit our recipe pages for endless inspiration.