Umami: Game-Changing Recipes for Intensely Satisfying Food

If you've ever wondered why certain dishes just hit different — why a good carbonara is impossible to put down, or why anchovies make everything better — this book has your answer.

Umami by Laura Santini explores the fifth taste: that deep, savory quality that lingers long after the first bite and makes flavors feel more complete. With over 60 recipes, it breaks down what umami actually is and shows you how to use it intentionally — from Steak Tagliata with Garlic Pesto to Dark Chocolate and Orange Chilli Con Carne to a Sunshine Laksa with Crab, Snow Peas, and Millet.

Universal, approachable, and genuinely eye-opening. Once you get it, you can't un-taste it.