Savory Umami Spice Blend (Printable)

Deeply umami spice blend enhancing roasted veggies, meats, and soups with rich, natural flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base Spices

01 - 2 tablespoons dried thyme
02 - 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
03 - 2 tablespoons dried sage
04 - 1 tablespoon dried marjoram
05 - 1 tablespoon dried oregano

→ Aromatics & Enhancers

06 - 1 tablespoon onion powder
07 - 1 tablespoon garlic powder
08 - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt (optional)
10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Place all spices and powders in a small bowl or jar.
02 - Mix all components until the mixture is uniform.
03 - Transfer the blend to an airtight container and keep in a cool, dry location for up to six months.
04 - Add 1 to 2 teaspoons per serving, adjusting according to flavor preference.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • Five minutes to make a seasoning that costs a fraction of store-bought versions and tastes infinitely better.
  • Works on literally everything—vegetables, meats, soups, eggs—without being a one-trick pony.
  • You control the salt, the heat, the depth, so it bends to your cooking mood instead of forcing yours.
02 -
  • Dried herbs lose their power over time, so check your stash—if it's been sitting for a year, start fresh or use double the amount.
  • Crushing or pulsing the blend in a grinder changes everything, giving you finer texture and more assertive flavor in every pinch.
03 -
  • Toast your whole dried herbs very gently in a dry pan for thirty seconds before blending them—it wakes up their essential oils and makes the whole blend sing.
  • Store the salt separately if you make large batches for gifts, letting people customize saltiness for their own cooking style and dietary needs.

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