Welcome to I Heart Umami! A website shares healthy, easy, and delicious Asian dinner recipes.
Easy romantic dinner for two
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Broiled cod with miso glaze
Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth miso-marinated cod that’s unbelievably easy to make! It’s a restaurant-quality meal that feels fancy but is so simple, you’ll be making it on repeat.
Nourishing delicious hot soups

Taiwanese beef noodle soup
This authentic Taiwanese beef noodle soup features tender beef shank, chewy noodles, and a rich, flavorful broth infused with warming spices. Made easy in a pressure cooker, it’s perfect for keeping you warm and satisfied all winter long.
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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Vegetarian bibimbap
Gluten-free Vegetarian Bibimbap packed with veggies & a bold, savory-sweet Korean sauce! Don’t skip the crispy fried egg—mix it all up for pure deliciousness!
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Dan Bing (Taiwanese egg crepes)
Authentic Taiwanese-style breakfast egg rolls are perfect for starting your day! With a slightly crisp exterior and savory, cheesy flavor, they’re everything you crave in the morning and the ideal grab-and-go meal.

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