01
Nutritional Yeast
10.0best for soup1 tbsp : 1/2 tbsp
Umami-rich; saltier, use less and dilute
10.0
miso substitute
in soup.
Miso is the soul of miso soup, providing deep umami and fermented complexity. The sub must dissolve into hot water and carry comparable salty depth.
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02
Anchovy Paste
10.0best for soup1 tsp : 1 tsp
Vegan umami, slightly sweet
10.0
03
Curry Paste
10.0best for soup1 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Fermented base, add curry spices
10.0
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04
Gochujang
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Mix with cayenne and honey for similar paste
10.0
05
Soy Sauce
6.71 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Liquid form; similar salty umami character
6.7
06
Worcestershire Sauce
6.71 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Adds umami depth, thinner consistency
6.7
07
Parmesan
6.71 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Grate finely for umami in dressings/soups
6.7
08
Chicken Broth
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Light broth; dissolve 1 tbsp white miso in 1 cup water, add mushroom for body
6.7
09
Beef Broth
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Rich meaty broth; dissolve 1 tbsp red miso in 1 cup water for similar savory depth
6.7
10
Hoisin Sauce
5.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Mix with honey and sesame oil for similar depth
5.0
11
Vegetable Broth Soup
5.04 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Dissolve in water for umami-rich broth
5.0
12
Oyster Sauce
5.01 tbsp : 1/2 tbsp
Dark miso thinned with soy sauce and sugar
5.0
13
Tahini
3.31 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Similar paste texture; earthy but not fermented
3.3
14
Fish Sauce
3.31/2 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Concentrated umami; use sparingly, very pungent
3.3
15
Salt
3.31/4 tsp : 1 tsp
Adds salt plus deep umami flavor
3.3
16
Onion Powder
3.31 tsp : 1/2 tsp
Sweet onion note; use 1/4 tsp with 1 tsp soy sauce to approximate miso umami
3.3
17
Garlic Powder
3.31 tsp : 1/2 tsp
Mild garlic warmth; use 1/4 tsp with 1 tsp soy sauce to mimic miso's savory depth
3.3