I am excited to share a versatile mushroom powder seasoning I call “Umami in a Jar.” This easy-to-make blend adds savory depth to soups, sauces, vegetables, meat, and even a simple cup of hot broth.
Rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, this mushroom powder makes a nourishing pantry staple that takes only minutes to prepare.
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We keep a small shaker of this mushroom powder on the table alongside mineral salt and black pepper. It’s wonderful dusted over roasted vegetables, mixed into sauces, or stirred into hot water with a scoop of collagen for a comforting broth.
Why Umami in a Jar Works So Well
This mushroom powder delivers a mild, layered savory flavor that enhances soups, stews, sauces, and roasted or steamed vegetables. Because it uses whole dried mushrooms, it contributes fiber and nutrients similar to homemade mushroom-based broths.
For a quick nourishing broth, stir a couple of tablespoons into hot water and add a scoop of collagen if desired. I usually add collagen at the time I prepare the broth so I can track my protein intake, but you can add it when mixing the powder if you prefer.
The blend stores easily in your pantry and keeps for months, making it a convenient, quick way to boost flavor and nutrition in day-to-day cooking.
Which Mushrooms to Use
I used a balanced mix of porcini and shiitake to create a nuanced flavor profile. You can use a combination, or choose one type depending on the taste you prefer.
– Porcini: Offers a more pungent, earthy, and robust mushroom flavor. Use only porcini if you want a deeper, more intense umami note.
– Shiitake: Produces a milder, more delicate mushroom flavor without as much earthiness. Use only shiitake for a subtler profile.
How to Make Umami in a Jar (Mushroom Powder Seasoning)
To grind the mushrooms, a coffee grinder or spice grinder gives a finer, more consistent powder than a larger food processor, though either will work. Store the finished seasoning in a shaker bottle or a sealed mason jar. It keeps about six months in the pantry.
Umami In A Jar — Mushroom Powder Recipe
- 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms (or adjust to taste)
- 1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms (or adjust to taste)
- 2/3 cup mineral salt
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- Place dried mushrooms in a clean spice grinder or coffee grinder and pulse until very finely ground. Let the powder settle for a minute.
- Transfer the ground mushrooms to a food processor or bowl, add the salt, red pepper flakes, oregano, thyme, and black pepper.
- Blend or pulse until the mixture forms a uniform fine powder.
- Store the seasoning in an airtight container or shaker in a cool, dry pantry for up to six months.