To Filipinos, the love for Japanese food is not merely a passing trend. It has slowly found a place in the hearts of Filipino foodies, in the thriving restaurant scene, and even in home kitchens around the country. Along with it comes the discovery of umami and how this “fifth taste” has brought a new dimension of flavor to even the simplest dishes.
The deep savory taste of umami gives food that “malinamnam” quality and you don’t need to be a Japanese chef to bring this flavor magic to the dishes you prepare on your own. A simple kitchen staple can be used to give your edible masterpiece an added umami kick: Japanese mayo! With this versatile ingredient, you can recreate Japanese favorites easily.
Make these restaurant menu staples using Japanese mayonnaise:
- You’ll love the fresh flavors of a well-made kani salad. With crabsticks, cucumber slices, cabbage, and lettuce as the main ingredients, the added flavors of mango, tobiko (fish roe), and a Japanese mayo-based dressing make the flavors richer and more complex.
- A Japanese cabbage pancake or okonomiyaki may already have complex flavors with the various ingredients like dashi or soup stock blend giving it character. Topping it with a good drizzle of Japanese mayo provides a complementary tang to its wave of savory.
- Sushi bake may have been a food trend, but it is still around as a strong comfort food option for many. Creamy rice with your choice of toppings wrapped up in nori? You can’t miss with that richness. Substitute the mayo-cream cheese blend with Japanese mayo for an “umamified” perfect bite.
Ingredients for these are now easy to find, especially with the new Lady’s Choice Japanese mayo in supermarkets in the Philippines. You won’t have to stop with Japanese favorites, you can umamify the best Filipino dishes, too!
- Make your adobo flakes-silog a creamy mix of salty-sweet and tangy for a meal that can fit early breakfasts or casual quick-prep dinners. Drizzle a generous amount of Japanese mayo on your rice bowl toppings and dig in!
- Sandwich spreads become more satisfying in flavor with Japanese mayo. Assemble that egg mayo or tuna salad sandwich with greens, toast, and a generous amount of spread, perfect for snacktime or a quick bite when you’re too busy to cook.
- Make potluck more fun with a surprising Japanese mayo-dressed macaroni salad! Add nori bits or tobiko to take the flavor twist up another notch.
- Lumpia, fried dynamite sticks, and grilled veggies come alive with Japanese mayo dip that you can enhance even more with spices and seasonings.
The options are endless with Lady’s Choice Japanese Mayo! Satisfy your Filipino foodie heart as you pack everything from comfort food to gourmet meals full of umami goodness. Take that easy flavor boost into the kitchen to bring out a new rich taste in all your favorite dishes.