UMAMI PASTE
THE BASE
Creamy, thick, concentrated
Fermented soybeans, shiitake mushrooms, onions/ginger
umami, depth, heartiness
At first glance, both are “just condiments”—but on closer inspection, they are two completely different tools. The comparison:
Creamy, thick, concentrated
Fermented soybeans, shiitake mushrooms, onions/ginger
umami, depth, heartiness
Chunky, crispy, oil-based
Fried garlic, chili flakes, spices, oil
Spiciness, Crunch, Umami
The questions everyone is asking about Chili Crisp and umami pastes.