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Concentrated umami — substitutions change thickness.
| Amount needed | Use instead | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tbsp paste | 1 cup tomato sauce simmered down to 1/4 cup | Reduce first, then use. |
| 2 tbsp paste | 4 tbsp ketchup (reduce recipe sugar) | Works in chili and sloppy-joe style dishes. |
| 2 tbsp paste | 1/2 cup tomato puree, simmered 10 min | Looser but close. |
1 cup tomato sauce simmered down to 1/4 cup; 4 tbsp ketchup (reduce recipe sugar); 1/2 cup tomato puree, simmered 10 min.