Why has MSG been demonised? It’s so good!
The talking point
Among the ingredients in Mandalay, MiMi Aye’s brilliant treasure-trove of Burmese recipes, is one you seldom see in British cookbooks. And, she says, we’re missing out
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BURMACAMPAIGN.ORG.UK I’d like to tell you about a wonderful natural seasoning. You find it in foods such as tomatoes and parmesan, and the refined version has been used by cooks and chefs all over the world for over a hundred years to amplify the umami (savouriness) of dishes.