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Image shows baked turmeric chicken thighs with leeks in a white casserole dish with dairy-free cream sauce.Main CourseFeature image shows a pot of Napa cabbage soup with egg ribbons in a claypot.SoupFeature image shows beef wonton pan seared then steamed to juicy tender and served on a big round plate.AppetizersPhoto shows a plate of stir fried choy sum with garlic, served over a blue white color plate with chopsticks on the side.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

Hot pot for the holidays

Cozy, simple, and delicious — these hot pot recipes make holiday dinners easy to share and fun to gather around.

Main Course

Chicken meatball hot pot

This chicken meatball hot pot is one of my favorite cozy meals for cold weather. The broth is clean and…

Simple & Delicious Christmas Dinner IDeas

Cozy, full of flavor, and easy to prep — these Christmas dinner ideas bring big holiday joy without the extra work.

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Appetizers

Asian wonton meatball bites

These Asian Wonton Meatball Bites are juicy, savory, and full of umami. Made with shrimp, ground chicken, shiitake mushrooms, and…

Cozy soups and stews to warm you up

Warm, comforting, and full of flavor — these Asian soups and stews make every meal feel cozy.

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Soup

Taiwanese beef noodle soup

Taiwanese beef noodle soup is a cozy and flavorful dish that’s often called the national dish of Taiwan. With tender…

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Chinese Almond Cookies

Nutty, buttery, and incredibly easy to make — these Chinese almond cookies are a delicious holiday treat that also happens to be low carb.

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Easy, Crispy Appetizers for New Year’s Eve

Crispy, bold, and fun to eat — these party bites are perfect for ringing in the new year.

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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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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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Lemon Thyme Chicken Thighs recipe with lemon chicken marinade is gluten-free, paleo, keto and whole30 from I Heart Umami.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

Ingredient glossary

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.