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Feature image shows air fryer orange chicken with rice, broccoli, and orange sauce in a bowl.Main CoursePhoto shows air fryer salt and pepper tofu served on a white plate with salt pepper seasoning on the side.Air FryerFeature image shows a pot of Napa cabbage soup with egg ribbons in a claypot.SoupA purple plate filled with steamed baby bok choy with garlic and oyster sauce drizzled on top.Side Dishes
Image shows chicken breast stir fried with oyster sauce with shiitake and snow pea leaves in a red color plate.ChineseFeature image shows cucumber roll ups with avocado and turkey deli meat, served on a white plate with chopsticks.JapaneseKorean bibimbap vegetarian version served in a bowlKoreanA side close shot shows Braised Taiwanese minced pork rice bowl.TaiwaneseA close shot image shows crisp rice grains air fried in an air fryer basket with chicken and vegetables.Chinese AmericanThai Green Curry Chicken Recipe for Paleo, Whole30 and Keto easy meal prep from I Heart Umami.Thai

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Main Course

Three Cup Chicken (San Bei Ji)

Taiwanese Three-Cup Chicken (San Bei Ji) is bold, aromatic, and ready in under 30 minutes. With just a few everyday…

Quick Dinner Ideas

Dinner in a hurry? These bold, flavorful meals are ready in 30 minutes or less—perfect for busy nights.

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Rice paper dumplings

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Taiwanese recipes for cooler days

Light soups, quick sautes, and simple steamed veggies – these Taiwanese comfort dishes bring warmth and freshness to your table as the weather cools down.

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Soup

Napa cabbage egg drop soup

This Napa Cabbage Egg Drop Soup is one of my go-to favorites in the winter. It’s simple to make, light…

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0 Prep Healthy Meals for Busy Days

Fast, protein-packed, and low-carb — these zero-prep meals show that healthy comfort food can be ready in minutes. Simple, satisfying, and perfect to keep on repeat.

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Hi, I’m ChihYu Smith

Welcome to I HEART UMAMI! I I’m ChihYu—a concert pianist turned best-selling cookbook author. My obsession? Creating easy, healthy Asian dinner recipes that taste incredible. With bold, vibrant flavors, I’ll help you make cooking feel effortless and fun. Healthy eating has never been this delicious!

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Cozy squash recipes for fall

Cozy, colorful, and naturally sweet — these squash recipes are perfect for early fall. From simple roasts to hearty soups, they bring comfort and a taste of autumn to your table.

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Side Dishes

Air fryer delicata squash

Air fryer delicata squash is quick, simple, and ready in just 8 minutes. There’s no peeling, only a handful of…

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Photo shows air fryer salt and pepper tofu served on a white plate with salt pepper seasoning on the side.Air FryerA recipe image shows cooked beef brisket to tender, sliced and served in Vietnamese pho brothInstant PotFeature image shows crispy Cantonese chow mein noodles with bean sprouts, onion, and garlic give served in a big white plate.Stir FryAn overhead photo shows the roasted chicken with maple orange gravy on the sideOvenAn overhead shot image shows a blue and white color bowl with boiled cold noodles inside with Peanut butter sauce and veggies on the side.Stove TopPaleo low carb meal prep ideas with freezer meal prep choices from I Heart Umami.Meal Prep

Gluten-Free Asian pantry quick starter guide

Learn how to start healthy Asian cooking with my top 12 essential ingredients.

Chinese pantry staples

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Shirataki fried rice shaped to round shape on a white plateHow to cook Shirataki RiceA side close shot shows glass noodles made with kelp that's softened and picking them up with chopsticksWhat are kelp noodlesChinese broccoli with oyster sauce recipe is gluten-free and soy-free from I Heart Umami.Chinese Vegetable GuideImage shows chicken breast thinly sliced and seasoned with baking soda to tenderize the meat before stir fryingHow to Velvet ChickenA close shot shows thinly sliced beef marinated with tenderize seasoning in a white bowlHow to Velvet BeefAn overhead shot image shows a blue and white color bowl with boiled cold noodles inside with Peanut butter sauce and veggies on the side.Chinese noodlesPhoto shows a bowl of rehydrated dried shiitake mushrooms soaking in the liquid.Dried shiitake mushroomsShanghai bok choyHow to cut bok choyImage shows various types of rice paper sheets and wrappers.How to use rice paper
An overhead feature image shows a bowl of Taiwanese braised minced pork sauce with soy sauce eggs over rice.

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10 Meals In 10 Minutes
Learn how to make low carb gluten-free dishes without prep and last minute trips to the grocery store.