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Borneo Post
04-08-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Umami welcomes applications for 2025 intake, deadline on Aug 13
(Front, from fourth right) Yii and Arif in a photo call with last year's alumni of the programme and other guests. MIRI (Aug 5): The Miri Food Entrepreneur Programme (Umami) is making a return this year, offering aspiring food entrepreneurs from underserved communities a chance to turn their culinary skills into sustainable business ventures. Applications for the 2025 intake are now open, with the closing date set for Aug 13. Speaking at a press conference here yesterday, mayor Adam Yii called on food entrepreneurs, especially Mirians, to seize this opportunity. 'Umami provides a platform that promotes dignity through work, culture and creativity. 'With well-structured programmes like this, we are nurturing talent, building confidence and shaping Miri into a city of opportunity, resilience and innovation,' said Yii, who is also Pujut assemblyman. An initiative by the SAGO Group and supported by the Hong Leong Foundation, the 10-week food business incubator aims to equip participants with practical skills, mentorship, and exposure needed to thrive in the food and beverage industry. SAGO Group director Arif Abdul Rahman said this year's intake builds on the success of last year's edition, where the first batch of six entrepreneurs collectively generated RM136,218 in revenue over six months. 'They also co-catered a Chinese New Year open house serving 3,500 guests, with each earning an average of RM8,000,' he said. For more information or to apply, visit adam yii community culinary Miri Food Entrepreneur Programme
Buzz Feed
18-05-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
Top 'Magic' Ingredients Every Home Cook Needs
Unfortunately, you can't cast a spell that will instantly whip up a delicious home-cooked meal, but there are some ingredients that seem to work like pure magic. Redditor Fly-Astronaut asked, "What's one underrated ingredient that instantly makes food taste better?" Here are some of the ingredients home cooks swear by to enhance the flavor of their cooking. "Miso! It's just salty, umami goodness that I throw in lots of stuff to up the flavor." —izzybabychlo "Smoked paprika. It's the spice that gets replenished the most in my cupboard. I've started buying big containers of it." —willowthemanx "Sesame oil, but you only ever want to use it as a finishing touch and never to cook with it on high heat." "Bay leaves. I sautée onion, garlic, and bay leaves before I add uncooked beans in my pressure cooker, and people loooove it. The bay leaves are definitely a game changer." —kikashoots "I have found that putting a bit of brown sugar and a bit of vinegar in pretty much anything savory will improve it. Try it the next time you make pasta bolognese." "Salt in sweet dishes and sugar in savoury dishes. My baked goods are very flavourful, and they get complimented quite a bit. I always use salted butter and an extra pinch of salt in whatever cake, cookie, etc that I'm making, and it helps bring out all the flavors. In savoury foods, I add a teaspoon or half a teaspoon of sugar (depending on how much you're making), which also helps bring out the flavors and cuts acidity, for example when tomatoes are too sharp." —Quiet-Cucumber-8337 "Diced green chili peppers. Add a small can to my mac 'n' cheese, and it adds a little bit of heat, plus the acid makes the cheese flavor pop. I also them to scrambled eggs, and my wife puts some in corn dishes and stews. Heat it up to let the flavor bloom and use it to top your steak." —jamesc420ce9ec1 "Caramelized onions! Yes, they take forever to make (and I refuse to do them any other way than the old-fashioned, slow sautéed method), but they freeze well. Add a little bit to all kinds of stuff for a really unique extra something. They must be truly caramelized - think brown, not tan." —Kestrel "Fresh dill. It's an instant flavor brightener. I use it as a finisher on almost every chicken or fish dish I make." —SprinklesOriginal150 "I add Italian salad dressing seasoning pack to broccoli and other roasted vegetables. It's basically salt, pepper, garlic, and msg in an easy-to-sprinkle, very cheap package." —backin45750 "Better than Boullion has a mushroom base... Enough said. Also, there is an Umami mushroom-based dry spice. Both are a fantastic addition to everything 😋." "The amount of foods I add yellow mustard to and am told how amazing it is always shocks me. Mustard makes everything else taste better. I'll also go with mustard powder if I want the flavor to be more subtle." —Olive0121 "Acid, such as vinegar. It's my secret weapon for amazing soups. If you don't know what something is missing and it's not salt, it's most likely acid." —poshknight123 "Nutritional yeast is the ingredient I swear by. It adds a deep savory flavor that's often described as cheesy or nutty, and it works in way more dishes than people think. I use it to finish soups, mix into mashed potatoes, blend into sauces, or sprinkle over roasted vegetables and popcorn. It's a great way to add richness and umami without relying on dairy or meat, and once you get used to its flavor, you'll start reaching for it all the time." —BakingWaking "Celery salt. Just a pinch makes a massive difference to a lot of side salads and deviled eggs." —DeWin1970 "Shallots. I'm telling you, shallots make regular food taste like restaurant food." —sluggo63 "Leftover brine from olives or any pickles. Keep it in the fridge and top up when something finishes so you have this delicious mix of flavour. Adds some salty/sour complexity to everything you are cooking." "Calabrian chiles. Keep a jar in the fridge, and next time you're making a pasta (for example), toss in a spoonful of that and it's transformed into a next-level dish." —TylerBrah99 "Lemon zest. For every recipe that calls for lemon juice, I'm always adding the zest as well. So far, this has never failed to enhance a dish." —flossdaily "Capers. I was once making a tuna fish sandwich, and I was inspired to add capers while mixing up the canned tuna and mayo. It's now been 35 years since then, and I've never omitted them since." —etconner "Anchovies. Even if you don't like the texture, they will melt into butter and completely disappear. It's one of the best things I've ever tasted, particularly on crostini or bruschetta." —dcargonaut "Fish sauce. I add it to my pasta sauce for a savory, salty kick." Do you have something to add? What is an ingredient that seems to work like magic or make food taste more delicious? Tell us in the comments or in this anonymous form. For access to 7,500+ recipes right on your phone (without a subscription!), download the free Tasty app for iOS and Android.
Broadcast Pro
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Disney+ expands Middle East library with Turkish originals, debuts ‘Umami'
Now streaming exclusively on Disney+, Umami is a one-shot film that takes viewers inside the chaos of a fine-dining kitchen in Istanbul. Disney+ has announced the addition of new Turkish productions to its growing content lineup for Middle Eastern audiences. With Turkish series and films remaining popular in the region, the platform's locally produced originals aim to meet the rising demand for engaging stories, strong characters and high-quality production. Leading the slate is the exclusive premiere of Umami , now streaming on Disney+. Adapted from the 2021 film Boiling Point , the film is directed by Emre Şahin ( Rise of Empires: Ottoman ) and stars Burak Deniz ( Maraşlı, Shahmaran ) and Öykü Karayel ( Ethos ). Produced by Karga Seven and written by Can Cengiz, Umami follows Chef Sina Bora through one intense night at his fine-dining restaurant in Istanbul. As the pressure builds in the kitchen, his personal struggles also come to the surface, showing how one night can change everything. The film blends the energy of Istanbul, the fast-paced world of cooking, and Sina's emotional journey, offering an unforgettable experience for everyone who steps into his world. With each dish served, the tension escalates, not just in the kitchen but in Sina's personal life, forcing him to confront long-buried emotions and the weight of his ambitions. The film captures the high-stakes world of a top-tier restaurant, using an immersive one-shot cinematography technique—a first in Turkish cinema. This approach pulls viewers into Sina's world, allowing them to experience the unfiltered chaos and emotion of a life-changing night in real-time. Available with Arabic subtitles, Umami ensures accessibility for regional audiences, marking a significant step in Disney+'s efforts to expand its diverse entertainment offerings in the Middle East.
