Copycat Umami Seasoning

Name: Copycat Umami Seasoning
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Yield: about 1/4 cup
Ingredients: 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

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Level: Easy

Total: 5 min
Active: 5 min

Yield: about 1/4 cup

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.

Level: Easy

Total: 5 min
Active: 5 min

Yield: about 1/4 cup

Ingredients

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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

Directions

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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.