Lynda M. Gonzalez / Staff Photographer As new Japanese restaurants bloom across Dallas, diners are getting a good dose of dashi — though they may not realize it. Dashi, an umami-rich stock, is the ...

Umami, the “fifth taste,” can be added to dishes with lots of ingredients, but few deliver the bang for the buck that kombu does. It’s affordable, easy to use, and packs a big savory punch in soups, ...