Jul 13, 2009
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Umami Ketchup

Umami, a savory taste associated with foods like aged cheese and mushrooms, is the signature flavor of this delicious condiment, which is served at the LA restaurant Umami Burger.
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1  28-oz. can whole peeled tomatoes
3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1⁄2 cup cider vinegar
1⁄3 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 tsp. tamari
2 tsp. worcestershire
2 tsp. oyster sauce
5 anchovies, finely chopped and
   mashed into a paste

1. Purée tomatoes in a blender; set aside. Heat oil in a 4-qt. saucepan over medium heat. Add onions; cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Add tomato purée, vinegar, brown sugar, tomato paste, and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 1 hour.

2. Purée cooked tomato mixture in a blender. Transfer to a bowl; season with salt and stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and chill before using.

MAKES ABOUT 2 CUPS

This article was first published in Saveur in Issue #122

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Delicious recipe. I love any form of ketchup and this one is a keeper...
Umami Ketchup Reviewed by crubin on . Delicious recipe. I love any form of ketchup and this one is a keeper... Rating: 5

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