Trails to Oishii Tokyo · SEASON 0
UMAMI – A MYSTERY UNRAVELED
Episode 15 · 2022-08-20
- Documentary
Episode overview
Umami emerged from Japan's culinary culture to become the fifth basic taste, and its star ingredients are attracting worldwide attention. A Japanese company expanded katsuobushi production to Spain, allowing the food to make its way onto menus across Europe. Kombu kelp is inspiring top chefs in New York. When rehydrated, dried shiitake mushrooms offer an umami-packed meaty texture loved by vegetarians. Discover more about a Japanese phenomenon that's taking the world by storm.
49 minutes
Season 0 episodes
1. Fermented Foods2020-06-26
2. Sustainable Fishing2020-06-27
3. Fabulous Fruit2020-07-04
4. Hokkaido Special2021-05-29
5. HERBS AND SPICES2021-05-30
6. PRESERVED FOODS2021-06-19
7. Sustainable Marine Products2021-06-20
8. A TASTE OF TOKYO2021-07-01
9. Japan's Fantastic Fruit2021-07-08
10. Gifts of Satoyama2021-09-11
11. YOU EAT THAT?!2021-09-18
12. Festive Marine Products2021-11-06
13. Warming Winter Treats2022-02-12
14. You Eat That?! - Cool Seafood2022-07-09
15. UMAMI – A MYSTERY UNRAVELED2022-08-20
16. FOOD FOR PROSPERITY2023-01-28
17. Japan Rice Goes Global2023-03-19
18. Japan's Fermented Foods Go Global2023-08-20
19. Yakumi: Traditional Japanese Seasoning2024-11-24
20. Winter Delicacies in Hokuriku2025-03-28
21. Gourmet Canned Food?!2025-10-18
