What’s it about? Chili + Umami explores one of cooking’s most irresistible flavour combinations: the fiery heat of chilli paired with the deep, savoury richness of umami. Drawing on dishes from chilli-loving food cultures around the world, Jonas Cramby looks at why these two tastes work so well together and shows how to bring the same satisfying combination to your own cooking.

Across 85 quick and easy recipes, you’ll find international classics alongside playful fusion dishes, with inspiration ranging from Thai pad kra pao and Portuguese piri-piri to Korean buldak chicken and Italian-American spicy rigatoni vodka. There’s also a selection of flavour-packed homemade condiments designed to give simple meals an instant lift. Whether you’re looking to liven up a weeknight dinner or experiment with new flavour combinations, this cookbook offers plenty of simple, impactful ways to turn up the heat on you meals.

Who’s the author? Jonas Cramby is a Swedish-born food writer who has written for Café Magazine and Metro. He is also the author of several books exploring food and gastronomy, which have been translated into multiple languages.

Perfect for: Adventurous home cooks who want to experiment with spicy, savoury flavours.